Tesla Model S: Trim - Sill Panel - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the LH middle 'A' pillar trim panel (refer to procedure).
- Use a trim tool to release the 2nd clip from the rear.
Caution: To avoid damaging the sill panel, do not
attempt to pry it up from the rear before releasing this
clip.
- Release the remaining clips.
Note: The number of clips varies depending on the
build date of the vehicle.
- Remove the trim panel.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
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Removal
Remove the A-Pillar middle trim panels (refer to procedure)
Release 'A' post trim retaining screw cover, lower edge first.
Remove screw (x1) securing trim to 'A' post
Removal
Remove 'A' post trim (refer to procedure)
Release clips (x3) securing tweeter to ' A' post trim.
Remove tweeter
Removal
Remove the LH lower 'B' post trim (refer to procedure).
Carefully release the clips (x4) that secure the 'B' post upper
trim to the body by gently pulling the lower edge away
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Removal
Remove the MCU/touch screen (refer to procedure).
Remove the screws (x6) that secure the touch screen surround
(torque 4 Nm).
Cut the cable tie that secures the Bluetooth antenna to the edge
clip on the bezel.
Remove the bezel from the MCU.
Remove the screws
Follow these steps to use Summon to park your Model S:
Align Model S within 39 feet (12 meters) of the
parking space so Model S can follow a straight path
into or out of the space in either Drive or Reverse.
From outside the vehicle, initiate the parking
maneuver by touching Summon on the m