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.
READ NEXT:
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 rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the outer HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer
(Remove and Replace).
Procedure
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Open the trunk and remove the LH liftgate stop.
Remove the trunk floor trim.
Remove the trunk sill trim.
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster.
Remove the LH 2nd row seatback.
Remove the RH 2nd row seat side bolster
Remove the RH 2nd row