Bracket - Racetrack - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 15188502 0.84 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.
Remove
- Open the LH and RH front doors.
- Lower the LH and RH front windows.
- Open the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
- Move the LH front seat rearward.
- Remove the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the bolts (x2), screw, and nut
that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
NoteDiscard the nut after removal.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- 10 mm hex
- 13 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
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Move the LH upper A-pillar trim for
access to the headliner.
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Remove the screw that attaches the LH
front end of the headliner to the vehicle.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
- Move the LH front seat forward.
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Release the LH front door seal from
the B-pillar trim.
- Remove the LH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Release the clips (x3) and magnets
(x2) that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar, and then disconnect the LH
falcon wing door button electrical connector.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool
- Plastic trim tool
- Pocket screwdriver
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Move the LH upper B-pillar trim
aside.
- Open the liftgate.
- Fold the LH 3rd row seat downwards.
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Release the clips (x4) that attach the
LH trunk sill side trim to the vehicle.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
- Remove the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Release the clips (x10) that attach
the lower portion of the LH rear racetrack trim to the vehicle, and then move the trim
inward to gain access to the LH lower racetrack trim.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
- Remove the LH lower racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Partially release the clips (x5) that
attach the LH headliner to the vehicle.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool
- Plastic trim tool
- Remove the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the nuts (x3) that attach the
LH lower B-pillar racetrack bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the bracket from the
vehicle.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Install
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Position the LH lower B-pillar
racetrack bracket on the vehicle, and then install the nuts (x3) that attach the bracket
to the vehicle.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Install the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Install the clips (x5) that attach the
LH headliner to the vehicle.
- Install the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH lower racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Install the clips (x10) that attach
the lower portion of the LH rear racetrack trim to the vehicle.
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Ensure that the falcon wing door seal
is seated behind the LH rear racetrack trim.
- Install the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Install the clips (x4) that attach the
LH trunk sill side trim to the vehicle.
- Move the LH 3rd row seat to original position.
- Close the liftgate.
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Install the screw that attaches the LH
front end of the headliner to the vehicle.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
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Connect the LH falcon wing door button
electrical connector, and then install the clips (x3) and magnets (x2) that attach the
LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.
NoteReplace the clips if damaged.
- Install the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Fully seat the LH front door seal on
the B-pillar trim.
- Move the LH front seat rearward.
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Position the LH upper A-pillar trim
for installation.
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the
LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- 10 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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Install the screw that attaches the LH
upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
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Install the nut that attaches the LH
upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.NoteInstall a new nut.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- 13 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Install the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Move the LH front seat to original position.
- Close the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
- Raise the LH and RH front windows.
- Close the LH and RH front doors.