2025-10-20

Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (2025+) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code New FRT 0.12 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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Note
This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model S.

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.