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

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Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install)

Remove

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

Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install)

  1. On each side of the vehicle, remove the bolt that attaches the corner of the rear fascia to the body. Torque 4 Nm
  2. Raise the vehicle partially.
  3. Release the clips and the push nut that attach the rear portion of the LH rear wheel liner to the body.
  4. On each side of the vehicle, remove the bolt that attaches the fascia to the rear quarter panel. Torque 2 Nm
  5. Release the clips that attach the rear portion of the RH rear wheel liner to the body.
  6. Raise the vehicle fully.
  7. Remove the bolts that attach the rear portion of the mid aero shield panel. Torque 4 Nm
  8.   Remove the bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the body.  Torque 4 Nm
  9. Partially lower the vehicle.

Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install)

  1. Disconnect the rear fascia electrical harness.
  2. 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.

Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install)

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

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