Tesla Model 3: Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install)

Remove
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion
- Remove the trunk sill trim.
- Remove the LH and RH taillights.

- On each side of the vehicle, remove the bolt that attaches the corner of
the rear fascia to the body.
Torque 4 Nm
- Raise the vehicle partially.
- Release the clips and the push nut that attach the rear portion of the
LH rear wheel liner to the body.

- On each side of the vehicle, remove the bolt that attaches the fascia to
the rear quarter panel.
Torque 2 Nm
- Release the clips that attach the rear portion of the RH rear wheel
liner to the body.

- Raise the vehicle fully.
- Remove the bolts that attach the rear portion of the mid aero shield
panel.
Torque 4
Nm
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Remove the bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the body.
Torque 4 Nm

- Partially lower the vehicle.
- Disconnect the rear fascia electrical harness.
- With an assistant, remove the rear fascia from the vehicle.
Caution:
Carefully remove the rear fascia from the body so that the corner
fastener clips do not damage the rear quarter panel.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements
Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Remove all of the rear parking distance sensors.
Release the tabs that attach the LH and RH rear reflectors to the rear
fascia, and then remove the reflecto
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety require
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Remove
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See
Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH front turn signal/fog
light.
Release the clips that attach the fascia elect
Install
With an assistant, install the new rear subframe onto the subframe
lifting tool, and then attach the straps.
Top view of the rear subframe
Install the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear
subframe.
Bottom view of the rear subframe
With an assistant, position t