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Tesla Model 3: Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

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Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH middle A-Pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).

Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clips that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the A-pillar.

Note: Release the top clip first and work forward and down.

Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the LH upper A-pillar trim tether by twisting and pulling the tether hooks (x3) away from the LH upper A-pillar trim.

Caution:

Do not remove the LH upper A-pillar trim tether from the body side. If removed from the body side, the tether will have to be replaced.

Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Pull upwards to remove the LH upper A-pillar trim from the vehicle.

Note: Remove any remaining LH upper A-pillar trim clips from the LH A-pillar, and if the LH upper A-pillar trim is to be later installed, remove all clips from the trim.

Install

  1. If reusing the same LH upper A-pillar trim, install new clips onto the trim.
  2. Make sure that the clips are undamaged, and at the correct positions on the trim.

Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Fasten the tether hooks (x3) to the LH upper A-pillar trim.

Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Insert the front lower edge of the trim into the instrument panel carrier, and then firmly fasten the clips that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the A-pillar.

Note: Fasten the top clip first, and then work toward the front of the vehicle.

Note: Look through the windshield from outside of the vehicle to check that the LH upper A-pillar trim is flush with the A-pillar

  1. Install the LH middle A-Pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).

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