A-B-C Post Interior Trim - B-Pillar Upper Trim - LH (Remove and Install)
Correction code 1518006021 1518006022 1518006031 1518006032 FRT 0.66 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
- Remove the front header trim. See Headliner Trim - Front Header Trim (Remove and Install).
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Partially release the LH side lower
A-pillar primary seal.
- Remove the LH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Upper Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Move the LH front seat fully forward.
- Remove the rear header trim. See Headliner Trim - Rear Header Trim (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH cantrail trim. See Headliner Trim - Cantrail Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the up position.
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Partially release the LH rear primary
door seal.
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Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - C-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
NoteLeave the trim attached to the seatbelt.
- Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - B-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
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Use a flathead screwdriver to
rotate the lock mechanism on the front seat belt linkage counterclockwise to
release it from the pretensioner, and then slide the linkage off the
pretensioner and set it aside.
CAUTIONDO NOT rotate clockwise to avoid damage to the mechanism.NoteThe linkage design may vary, but will function the same.NoteThe lock screw will remain in the horizontal position when released.NoteA light audible click will be heard when the linkage is released.
- Recline the LH front seat backrest to the down position.
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Release the clip that attaches the LH
curtain airbag to the upper B-pillar.
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the screw that attaches the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.
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Release the clips (x3) and datums (x2)
that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar, and then maneuver the trim under
the curtain airbag to release it.
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Release the tabs (x4) that attach the
seatbelt bezel to the LH upper B-pillar trim, and then release the seatbelt and seatbelt
bezel from the trim.
Install
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Position the seatbelt bezel and seatbelt into the LH upper B-pillar trim, and then
secure the tabs (x4) that attach the seatbelt bezel to the trim.
NoteSlide the seat belt between the opening in bezel.NoteAvoid twisting the seatbelt during installation.
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Position the LH upper B-pillar trim under the curtain airbag and onto the B-pillar,
and then secure the clips (x3) and datums (x2) that attach the trim to the
B-pillar.
NoteShift the seatbelt forward to avoid pinching under substrate clips.
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Install the screw that attaches the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Secure the clip that attaches the LH curtain airbag to the upper B-pillar.
- Restore the LH front seat back to its original position.
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Install the front seat belt
linkage to the pretensioner:
- Install the LH lower B-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - B-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH lower C-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - C-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the down position.
- Install the LH cantrail trim. See Headliner Trim - Cantrail Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
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Install the LH rear primary door
seal.
- Install the rear header trim. See Headliner Trim - Rear Header Trim (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH upper A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Upper Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
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Install the LH side lower A-pillar
primary seal.
- Install the front header trim. See Headliner Trim - Front Header Trim (Remove and Install).
- Raise all the windows and close all the doors.