Tesla Model S: Trim - 'B' Post - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Interior trim / Trim - 'B' Post - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the LH lower 'B' post trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the plastic trim that covers the seat belt fixing on the
driver's seat.
- Remove the bolt that secures the fixed seat belt end to pre-tensioner
(torque 9 Nm).
- Carefully release the clips (x4) that secure the seat belt guide to the 'B' post upper trim and position aside.
- Carefully release the clips (x2) that secure the upper trim to
the body. Roll the lower edge away from the body and release the lug
from the headlining.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Move the 'B' post trim away from the body and remove the screws
(x3) that secure the seatbelt guide to the rear of the 'B' post
trim.
- Remove the seat belt with the 'B' post guide.
- Remove the 'B' post trim and release it from the seatbelt.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Power the seat forward to gain access to the 'B' post.
Carefully release the leading edge of the rear rocker panel trim
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Caution: Take car
Trim - 'C' Post Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
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
Trim - 'C' Post Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
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
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Neutral allows Model S to roll freely when you are not
pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of
the following:
Open Controls, then press and hold the Neutral icon
on the drive mode strip until Model S engages
Neutral.
Choose Neutral from the drive mode selector on th
Switch - Hazard Warning (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove touch screen surround trim (refer to procedure)
Release hazard warning switch from substrate and disconnect
harness connector from switch.
Remove switch.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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