2026-08-09

Ambient Bright Strip - Door Panel - Rear - LH (2025+) (Remove and Install)

Correction code New FRT 0.12 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Note
This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model S.

Remove

  1. Open the LH rear door and lower the LH rear window.
  2. Remove the LH rear door décor. See Decor Trim - Rear Door - LH (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
  3. Release the tabs (x12) that attach the LH rear ambient bright to the LH rear door décor, and then remove the ambient bright strip.
    Note
    Simultaneously disengage the two symmetrically positioned clips, then slide the ambient bright strip upward.

Install

  1. Install the tabs (x12) that attach the LH rear ambient bright strip to the LH rear door décor
    Note
    Make sure that all tabs are fully secured.
  2. Install the LH rear door décor. See Decor Trim - Rear Door - LH (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
  3. Raise the LH rear window and close the LH rear door.