Tesla Model S: Panel - Door Trim - LH - Rear (Remove and Install)
Removal
- Position the vehicle so that there is full access to the door.
- Open the door for access.
- Release the screw cover from the door trim panel.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Remove the screws (x3) that secure the trim pad to the door.
Note that two screws are concealed by the door handle cover (torque
3 Nm) and one screw is concealed by the pull cup's rubber insert
(torque 6 Nm).
- Using a trim tool, remove and discard the heart flex clips (x8)
that secure the trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Support the door trim and disconnect the puddle lamp connector.
- Disconnect the door switch harness connector.
- Disconnect the door pocket lamp harness connector.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the rear safety lamp.
- Disconnect the latch release switch connector from the inner
door handle.
- Remove the door trim from vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Replace all heart flex clips (x8) that secure the trim
panel.
Caution: Do not reuse the heart flex clips; they are
one-time use only.
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Remove the A-Pillar middle trim panels (refer to procedure)
Release 'A' post trim retaining screw cover, lower edge first.
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Remove rear seat base cushion for access (refer to procedure)
Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt to the 2nd row seat
base frame (torque 40 Nm).
Caution: This bolt is a one time use component. Ensure
that a new bolt is used during r
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer