Tesla Model X Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model X: Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model X 2015-2024 Service Manual / Interior Trim / Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Remove the sun visor bezel (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove the screw that secures the A-pillar trim to the B-pillar trim (torque X Nm).

     Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  3. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the trim panel (torque 5 Nm).

     Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  4. Partially remove the primary seal.

     Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  5. Release the tether from the stud on the body of the vehicle.
  6. Pull the rear of the trim panel towards the front of the vehicle to release it from the headliner. Note: Release the tether from the stud on the body of the vehicle while releasing the trim panel.
  7. Disconnect the electrical harnesses from the microphone and tweeter.
  8. Pull the front of the trim panel upward to release it from the defrost mesh grille.
  9. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  • Transfer the microphone to the new trim panel.
  • Transfer the tweeter to the new trim panel.