2025-04-22

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

Correction code New 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE 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.
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This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model X.
  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower the LH front window.
  3. Move the LH front seat backward.
  4. Remove LH IP end cap
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    7x clips, 1x datum, Ensure clip at IP carrier is released fully before removal
  5. Remove LH mid A-pillar trim
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    2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
  6. Remove LH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
  7. Release LH upper A-pillar from body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
  8. Remove LH upper A-pillar from vehicle
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    1x connector, 2x datums, 6x clips, Release clips and rotate pillar inboard to access connector, Release datums upward out of IP sub assembly
  9. Position LH upper A-pillar to vehicle
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    1x connector, 2x datums, 6x clips, Secure LH upper A-pillar harness, Align datums into IP sub assembly, Rotate upper A-pillar panel into position engaging clips fully
  10. Secure LH upper A-pillar to body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
  11. Install LH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tabs and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
  12. Install LH mid A-pillar trim
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    2x clips, 3x datums, Insert mid A-pillar trim into lower A-pillar trim, Secure clips into upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Verify weather seal is seated properly
  13. Install LH IP end cap
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    7x clips, 1x datum
  14. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  15. Raise the LH front window.
  16. Close the LH front door.