03/12/2020 20:33:38

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

Correction code 15183002 0.12 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.

  • 1133787-00-A Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3

Remove

  1. Open both LH doors.
  2. Move the LH front seat fully forward.
  3. Insert the seat belt release key (1133787-00-A) into the bottom of the seatbelt pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
  4. Move the seatbelt shoulder adjustment to the fully down position.
  5. While wearing suitable gloves, spread the bottom of the LH upper B-pillar trim open, and then release the clips that attach the bottom of the trim to the LH lower B-pillar trim.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful not to pull the LH upper B-pillar trim too far, otherwise it might break the seatbelt shoulder adjustment mechanism.
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    Note
    Move the body seals to aid removal.
  6. Slip your fingers beneath the seal at the top part of the upper B-pillar trim, and then separate the upper B-pillar trim from the body.
  7. Guide the seatbelt retainer through the LH upper B-pillar trim, and then remove the trim from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Remove any remaining LH upper B-pillar trim clips from the LH B-pillar, and if the LH upper B-pillar trim is to be later installed, remove all clips from the trim.

Install

  1. If reusing the same LH upper B-pillar trim, install new clips onto the trim.
  2. Make sure that the seatbelt shoulder adjustment mechanism and the slider trim on the upper B-pillar trim are at their lowest position.
  3. Move the seatbelt retainer through the LH upper B-pillar trim, and then attach it to the seat.
  4. Insert the top portion of the upper B-pillar trim under the headliner.
  5. Press the bottom of the LH upper B-pillar trim into the LH lower B-pillar trim, and then apply side pressure to fasten the clips.
  6. Press the top of the LH upper B-pillar trim into the top of the B-pillar, and then apply side pressure to fasten the clips.
  7. Reposition the body seals so that they overlap the LH upper B-pillar trim.
  8. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  9. Close both LH doors.