Tesla Model S: 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
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
for access.
Caution: Take car
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
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When you open a door to enter Model S, the instrument
panel and touchscreen power on and you can operate all
controls. To shift Model S, press the brake pedal and
swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the
touchscreen's drive mode strip (see Shifting).
If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, M
How It Works
The traction control system constantly monitors the
speed of the front and rear wheels. If Model S
experiences a loss of traction, the system minimizes
wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor
power. By default, the traction control system is on.
Under normal conditions,