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:
Remove
Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle. See
Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
Release the clips that attach the front drive unit harness to the front
drive unit inverter.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front drive unit mount to the
Remove
LH shown, RH similar
Open the trunk.
Release the clips (x2) that attach the ends of the trunk garnish to the
body.
Release the tabs (x10) that attach the trunk garnish to the body, and
then remove the trunk garnish from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the