Tesla Model 3: Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Open all doors.
- Lower all windows.
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Pull upward at the lower corner of the rear LH sill panel trim to
release clips that attach the rear LH sill panel trim to the lower C-pillar,
and then remove the sill panel trim from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining rear LH sill panel trim clips from the
LH C-pillar, and if the rear LH sill panel trim is to be later installed, remove
all clips from the trim.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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If reusing the same rear LH sill panel trim, install new clips onto the trim.
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Align the guiding tab to the slot, and then push downwards to engage the
clips.
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Make sure that the seal sits overlap the trim.
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Remove
Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the armrest, if needed.
Lower all the windows, and then move the LH and RH front seats forward.
Remove the center console lower rear pane
Remove
Note: Although the LH side is described, the procedure is the same
for the RH side.
Move the front LH front seat fully rearward.
Remove the front LH floormat from the vehicle.
Rele
SEE MORE:
Remove
Animated demonstration
Turn off the climate control system.
Remove the RH side center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Caution:
Vehicles built before March 25th, 2019 have 1st generation front
subframes. Vehicles built on March 25th, 2019 and after have 2nd generation
front subframes. When a 1st generation subframe is replaced with a 2nd
generation subframe, the 1st generation (discontinued) steering rack, if