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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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must
be worn when performing this operation.Warning: To avoid personal injury, safety-toe shoes and
cut-resistant gloves are recommended when performing this
operation.
Note: A demonstration video for removing and
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