2025-04-10

B-Pillar Applique - LH (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1220010101 FRT 0.18 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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Warning
Whenever a camera has been moved out of its original position (for example, a camera or windshield replacement), camera calibration data must be cleared using the vehicle touchscreen: Controls > Service > Camera Calibration > Clear Calibration.

Remove

  1. Open the LH doors and lower the LH windows.
  2. Enter Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  3. Partially release the LH rear primary seal from the B-pillar area to gain access to the LH B-pillar applique.
  4. Remove the double-sided tapes from underneath the B-pillar applique.
  5. Release the trim clip that attaches the upper portion of the B-pillar applique to the B-pillar.
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    Note
    Insert the clip pry tool into the position 7.5cm below the B-pillar camera.
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    Note
    Make sure the pry tool is under the B-pillar applique seal.
  6. Release the trim clip that attaches the lower portion of B-pillar applique to the B-pillar.
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    Note
    Insert the clip pry tool into the position 6 cm above the B-pillar camera.
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    Note
    Make sure the pry tool is under the B-pillar applique seal.
  7. Slide the B-pillar applique down slightly to release the assembly from the body, and then release the clip that attaches the B-pillar applique seal to the body.
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    CAUTION
    The clip is glued to the seal and will tear if the pry tool is engaged at the seal clip.
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    CAUTION
    Do not pull the applique too far from the vehicle, as the applique is still attached by an electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the camera connector and the NFC connector from the B-pillar applique, and then remove the applique from the vehicle.
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    CAUTION
    Use caution not to damage the connectors.
  9. Use IPA wipes to clean all residual adhesive from the LH B-pillar surface and B-pillar trim, and allow 1 min to dry.

Install

  1. Install new double-sided tapes to the B-pillar applique.
  2. Connect the camera connector and the NFC connector to the B-pillar applique, and then position the B-pillar applique onto the vehicle.
  3. Slightly slide the applique upward to engage the tab that attaches the B-pillar applique to the vehicle, and then install the clips (x2).
  4. Install the clip that attaches the B-pillar applique seal to the vehicle.
  5. Remove the protective film from the double-sided tapes and press the tapes to secure the LH B-pillar applique.
  6. Install the LH rear primary seal to the B-pillar area.
  7. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  8. On the touchscreen, tap Driver Assist > Cameras > Clear Camera Calibration, select BPillars from the Camera Selection drop-down menu, and click Run.
  9. Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  10. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.
  11. Inform the customer that manual driving is now required to self-calibrate the camera.
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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.