Tesla Model S: Trim - 'B' Post - Lower - LH (Remove and Install)
Removal
- Power the seat forward to gain access to the 'B' post.
- Carefully release the leading edge of the rear rocker panel trim
for access.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Carefully release the trailing edge of the front rocker panel
trim for access.
- Remove the screws (x2) that secure the lower 'B' post lower trim
to the body (torque 2 Nm).
- Carefully release the clips (x4) that secure the 'B' post lower
trim to the body.
- Lift the trim to clear the seat and pre-tensioner.
- Remove the 'B' post lower trim.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for
the following:
Caution: Replace any broken clips.
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Removal
Open LH rear door.
Fold rear seat back forward for access.
Using a suitable tool carefully release clips (x4) securing 'C'
post trim to body.
Caution: Take car
Removal
Remove the parcel shelf, if equipped.
If the LH C-Pillar rear trim panel has a liftgate switch, reach
behind the C-pillar rear trim panel and push the switch out from the
Removal
Remove the 'C' post LH rear trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the 'C' post LH upper trim (refer to procedure).
Fold the 2nd row seat backrests all the way forward.
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Removal
Remove LH rear door panel (refer to procedure)
Move acoustic pad aside to access door trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Remove screws (x3) securing window lift switch surround
Check power source and charging equipment
Charging stopped because communication between the vehicle and the external
charging equipment was
interrupted.
Confirm whether the external charging equipment is powered by looking for any
status lights, displays, or other
indicators on the equipment.