Tesla Model X: Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Move the 2nd row seat to the Easy Entry position.
Remove the welcome plate (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the lower C-pillar trim panel to
the body (torque 2.5 Nm).
Starting at the bottom of the C-pillar trim panel, pull the
panel up to release the clips that secure it to the body.
Caution: Replace any broken
clips.
Remove the trim panel.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the lower C-Pillar trim panel (refer to procedure).
Remove the rear trunk side trim panel (refer to procedure).
Release the 2 screws that secure the trim panel (torque
Remove
Remove the LH rear trunk carpet and trim assembly (refer to
procedure).
Remove the screws that secure the bottom of the C-pillar upper
trim panel to the body (torque 3 Nm).
Removal
Remove the upper C-Pillar trim panel (refer to procedure).
Release the push clips (x2) and nut (x1) that secure the parcel
shelf support to the body (torque 1.25 Nm).
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Removal
Open the RH rear door to allow vehicle ingress during the
remaining steps.
Remove both LH rear door springs (refer to procedure).
Close the rear LH door; ensure that it latches securely.
Release the fir tree clip that secures the door harness to the
upper door. M
Bleed
Note: The bleed procedure requires bleeding through
the outboard bleed nipple of each caliper, bleeding through the
inboard bleed nipple, then bleeding through the outboard bleed
nipple again.
Note: A pressure bleeder is required to properly bleed
the brake sy