Tesla Model 3: Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

1. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
2. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
3. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
4. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
5. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
6. Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
7. Remove the LH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).

8. Release the clips that attach the LH lower B-pillar trim to the body, and remove the trim from the vehicle.

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

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

• If reusing the same LH lower B-pillar trim, install new clips onto the trim.
• Align the LH lower B-pillar trim bottom guide tab with the slot, engage the bottom clips, and then work upward to engage the remaining clips.
• Make sure that the door seal overlaps the LH lower B-pillar trim.

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