09/09/2022 14:10:42

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

Correction code 15184002 0.06 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

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This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim:
    1. Pull inside of the upper portion of the upper A-pillar trim.
    2. Press the tabs (x2) to remove each tether clips from the body side.
    3. Disconnect the tweeter electrical connector.
    4. Pull the upper A-pillar trim upward to remove the trim from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Install the LH upper A-pillar trim:
    1. Slide the bottom of trim along the instrument panel and speaker grille.
    2. Connect the tweeter electrical connector.
    3. Attach each tether (x2) to the body side.
    4. Set the tether clips (x2) starting at the bottom and work up.
    5. Pull the seal over trim.
  2. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.