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 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Insert two small flat-blade screwdri
Remove
Remove the front fascia. See
Remove.
Disconnect the harness from the low tone horn connector.
North America
Remove the bolt that attaches the horn to the carrier, and remove the
horn from the vehicle.
Torque 9 Nm
EMEA
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of