Tesla Model S: Trim - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the 'C' post rear trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the trunk sill panel.
- Remove the trunk side garnish trim.
- Remove the trunk floor trim (refer to procedure).
- Peel back the rear edge of the trunk side trim panel and
disconnect the wiring harness.
Caution: Do not damage the wiring harness connection.
- Remove the LH trunk side trim.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove the 'C' post rear trim. (refer to procedure)
Remove the trunk side garnish trim.
Remove the trunk floor
Removal
Open the rear liftgate for access.
Release the tethers (x2) and clips (x2) that secure the trunk
cover to the body.
Remove the trunk cover.
Release the handle and remo
Removal
Open the hood.
Remove the lower carpet from the underhood storage area.
Remove the upper trim panel by pulling
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Installation
Use a scraping tool to remove the majority of
the adhesive from the body, leaving a smooth layer of the original
adhesive approximately 1 mm thick or less.
Remove all existing butyl patches and replace
them with new ones