Tesla Model 3: Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove
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- Remove the bolt that attaches the rear suspension cover to the LH lower
rear control arm assembly.
Torque 6 Nm
- Release the tabs (x2) that attach the rear suspension cover to the LH
lower rear control arm assembly, and then remove the rear suspension cover
from the vehicle.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the mid aero shield. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the LH drop link to the rear
stabilizer bar and rear LH knuck
Remove
Remove the LH rear brake rotor. See
Brake Rotor - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH rear drive unit halfshaft. See
Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace).
Knuckle - Suspension - Rear - LH - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
SEE MORE:
Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Remove
Remove the rear license plate.
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH rear fog/reverse lights. See Light - Fog / Reverse
- Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the trunk exterior release switch. See
Remove
Open the hood.
Release the seal from the underhood storage unit, and then remove the
seal from the underhood storage unit.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
During installation, align the line from the seal to the line from the