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2012 Tesla Model SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 9 (Interior Trim (Model 3))
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- Interior Mirror and Sun Visors
- Check Base - Sun Visor - LH - Remove and Replace
- Bezel - Rear View Mirror - Remove and Replace
- Sun Visor - LH - Remove and Replace
- Mirror - Rear View - Remove and Replace
- Hood - Triple Camera - Remove and Replace
- Quad Camera Cover - Lower - Remove and Replace
- Quad Camera Cover - Upper - Remove and Replace
- Trunk Trim
- Door Trim
- NVH Pad - Door - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH - Remove and Install
- Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH - Remove and Install
- Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Decor - Trim - Front Door - LH - Remove and Replace
- Reflector - Door - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Switch - Interior Door Release - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Switch - Interior Door Release - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Pillar and Sill Trim
- Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - C-Pillar - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - Side Rail - LH - Remove and Install
- Trim - Side Rail - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Center Console
- Armrest - Center Console - Remove and Replace
- Brightwork - Center Console (2.0) - Remove and Replace
- Center Console (2.0) - Remove and Install
- Center Console (2.0) - Remove and Replace
- Center Console - Remove and Install
- Center Console - Remove and Replace
- Cup Holder - Remove and Replace
- Decor Trim - Center Console - LH - Remove and Replace
- Decor Trim - Cup Holder - Center Console - Remove and Replace
- End Panel - Center Console - Remove and Replace
- H-Decor Trim - Center Console (2.0) - Remove and Replace
- Insert - Front Bin - Center Console - Remove and Replace
- Module - Inductive Charger - Center Console (2.0) - Remove and Replace
- Assembly - Rear Vent - Center Console - Remove and Replace
- Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console - Remove and Replace
- Phone Tray - Center Console - Remove and Replace
- Side Panel - Center Console - LH - Remove and Replace
- Sliding Lid - Center Console - Remove and Replace
- Headliner
- Coat Hook - Rear - LH (1 Piece Headliner) - Remove and Replace
- Headliner (Heat Pump) - Remove and Install
- Headliner (Non-Heat Pump) - Remove and Install
- Headliner (Non-Heat Pump) - Remove and Replace
- Headliner (without e-Call Button) (EMEA) - Retrofit
- Overhead Console - Front - Remove and Replace
- Overhead Console - Front (without e-Call Button) (EMEA) - Retrofit
- Overhead Console - Rear - Remove and Replace
- Luggage Compartment Trim
- Bag Holder Hook - Underhood Storage Unit (LH) - Remove and Replace
- Cover - Hood Latch - Remove and Replace
- Switch - Child Safety - Underhood Storage Area - Remove and Replace
- Trim - Floor - Trunk - Remove and Replace
- Trim - Side - Trunk - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - Side - Trunk - RH - Remove and Replace
- Trim - Sill - Trunk - Remove and Replace
- Trim - Package Tray - Remove and Replace
- Flip Door - Tether Anchor - LH - Remove and Replace
- Underhood Storage Unit - Remove and Replace
- Reinforcement Bracket - Underhood Storage Unit - Remove and Replace
- Carpeting and Mats
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.