2022-12-01

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

Correction Code 12200102

Special tools required for this procedure:

Supplier Part Number Description
Tesla 1082486-23-A Assembly Wedge Part G
Tesla 1082486-34-A Assembly Wedge Part L

Removal

  1. Open both LH doors.
  2. Remove the LH lower B-pillar cover using Assembly Wedge Part L.
  3. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the B-pillar trim panel to the body.
  4. Release the B-pillar seals from the B-pillar trim panel.
  5. Pry the LH B-pillar trim panel away from the body starting at the bottom using Assembly Wedge Part G and L.
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    Note
    The B-pillar trim panel is attached to the body with two strips of double-sided tape.
  6. Pull down to release the LH B-pillar trim panel from the upper clips.
  7. If the vehicle is equipped with a camera, hold the LH B-pillar trim panel away from the body, and then disconnect the camera electrical connector.
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    CAUTION
    The camera harness does not have much slack.
  8. Remove the LH B-pillar trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation

  1. Remove any remaining adhesive, and then clean the LH B-pillar area with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe and allow the surface to dry.
  2. Remove the lower cover from the new B-pillar trim panel.
  3. Peel the backing from the double-sided tape on the new LH B-pillar trim panel.
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with a camera, connect the camera electrical connector.
  5. Slide the B-pillar trim panel up into the clips, and then press the B-pillar trim panel into the B-pillar to secure double-sided tape.
  6. Install the screws (x2) that attach the B-pillar trim panel to the body (torque 4 Nm).
  7. Attach the LH B-pillar seals to the LH B-pillar trim panel.
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    Note
    Use P-80 emulsifier to assist with the seal installation.
  8. Reinstall the lower cover over the bottom of the LH B-pillar trim panel.
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    Note
    Make sure that all clips are fully seated.
  9. Close both LH doors.
  10. If the vehicle is equipped with a camera:
    1. In Toolbox 3, select the Dashboards tab, select DAS Tools, select DAS Clear Calibration, and then click Clear Calibration Pillars. The routine will start right away.
    2. In Toolbox 3, select the Dashboards tab, select DAS Tools, select Display DAS Images, and then click Capture Image. The routine will start right away.
    3. Verify that the newly installed camera is able to capture the image by looking at the view for the respective camera (L-pillar or R-pillar).
    4. Inform the customer that manual driving is required to allow the camera to self-calibrate.
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      Note
      Self-calibration can take up to 100 miles (160 km) of manual driving, depending upon the road type and condition. Until self-calibration is complete, the message "Autopilot Features Currently Unavailable: Manual Driving Required While Camera Is Calibrating" is displayed if an attempt is made to engage an Autopilot feature.