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:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Adapter, Coolant Reservoir Pressure Test (1130942-00-B)
Install Tool, Output Seal, Model 3 (1131206-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH rear drive unit halfshaft. See
Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace).
Use the special tool to remove the LH output seal from the re
Remove
Remove the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Release the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear
plate.
Remove and discard the HV battery breather from the LH HV battery vent
shroud assembly.
Release the fir t