Tesla Model 3: Harness - Body - RH (Remove and Replace)

Harness - Body - RH- Remove

Remove

1. Open all doors.
2. Place wheel chocks on both rear wheels.
3. Put vehicle in Neutral.
4. Open the trunk
5. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
6. Remove the LH and RH trunk stops.
7. Remove the floor rear trunk trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
8. Remove the LH side rear trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
9. Remove the RH side rear trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - RH (Remove and Replace).
10. Remove the subwoofer. See Subwoofer (Remove and Replace).
11. Remove the LH and RH tail light assemblies. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace).
12. Remove the fasteners (x2) that attach the rear fascia to the rear corners of the body.
13. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
14. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
15. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
16. Remove the front passenger's knee air bag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
17. Remove the glove box. See Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
18. Remove the RH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell - RH (Remove and Replace).
19. Remove the front passenger seat. See Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
20. Remove the 2nd row LH seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
21. Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
22. Remove the LH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
23. Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
24. Remove the LH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
25. Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
26. Remove the 2nd row RH seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
27. Remove the rear RH sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
28. Remove the RH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
29. Remove the RH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
30. Remove the RH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).

31. Disconnect the RH body harness from the package tray electrical harness connector and the tuner connectors.

32. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH antenna amplifier.

Remove the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and Install).

Remove the B-pillar applique. See Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).

Release the clips that attach the carpet to the body, and fold the carpet towards the LH side.

Remove the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install).

Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).

38. Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH body controller module connectors.

39. Remove the nut that attaches the electrical harness ground strap to the RH body controller module, and then remove the ground strap from the module.
40. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the car computer.
41. Disconnect the electrical harness from the car computer connectors.

42. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the electrical harness ground strap to the body in the passenger footwell area.

43. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the A-pillar and B-pillar areas.

44. Disconnect the electrical harness from the B-pillar antenna connector.

45. Disconnect the electrical harness from the connectors in the lower B-pillar area.

46. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the electrical harness ground strap to the body in the lower B-pillar area.

47. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the C-pillar lower area.
48. Release the cover on the positive 12V output cable at the DCDC passthrough.

49. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the positive 12V output cable to the DCDC passthrough, and then remove the cable from the passthrough.

Note: Inspect the condition of the rubber boot at the end of the output cable, and replace the boot if it is melted or damaged.

50. Disconnect the electrical harness from the rear seat belt buckle connectors, the HV battery controller connector, and the C-pillar airbag sensor connector.

51. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the C-pillar area.

52. Disconnect the electrical harness from the trunk electrical harness connectors that are located under the package tray.

53. Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH side curtain airbag connector, the RH rear seat belt buckle connector, and the audio tuner connector.

54. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body at the RH side of the trunk area.

55. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body at the RH side of the tail lamp area
56. Partially close all doors.
57. Remove the wheel chocks.
58. With an assistant, move the vehicle to a lift.

Caution:

The vehicle is safely pushed for only a very short distance and at a very slow speed.

59. Remove the rear fascia. See Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).

60. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the rear fascia area.
61. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the rear subframe area.

62. Disconnect the electrical harness from the rear subframe harness connector and the RH electric parking brake connector.

63. Push the rear portion of the electrical harness through the RH side of the trunk bulkhead.
64. Lower the vehicle.
65. Remove the RH body harness from the vehicle.

Harness - Body - RH- Install

Install

1. Install the RH body harness into the vehicle.
2. Partially close all doors.
3. Raise the vehicle.

4. Move the rear portion of the electrical harness in through the RH side of the trunk bulkhead.

5. Connect the electrical harness to the rear subframe harness connector and the RH electric parking brake connector.
6. Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the rear subframe area.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. With an assistant, remove the vehicle from the lift.

Caution:

The vehicle is safely pushed for only a very short distance and at a very slow speed.

9. Position wheel chocks.
10. Open all doors.

11. Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the rear fascia area.
12. Install the rear fascia. See Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).

13. Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body at the RH side of the tail lamp area.

14. Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body at the RH side of the trunk area.

15. Connect the electrical harness to the audio tuner connector, the RH rear seat belt buckle connector, and the RH side curtain airbag connector.

16. Connect the electrical harness to the trunk electrical harness connectors that are located under the package tray.

17. Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the C-pillar area.

18. Connect the electrical harness to the C-pillar airbag sensor connector, the HV battery controller connector, and the rear seat belt buckle connectors.

19. Connect the positive 12V output cable to the DCDC passthrough, install a new nut to attach the cable, and mark the nut with a green paint pen after torque. Torque 9 Nm

Caution: Make sure that the rubber boot is not trapped under the cable lug or pinched between the cable lug and nut.

20. Replace the cover on the positive 12V output cable at the DCDC passthrough, and then press down to attach the cover

21. Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the C-pillar lower area.

22. Install a new bolt to attach the electrical harness ground strap to the body in the lower B-pillar area. Torque 8 Nm

23. Connect the electrical harness to the connectors in the lower B-pillar area.

24. Connect the electrical harness to the B-pillar antenna connector.

25. Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the A-pillar and B-pillar areas.

26. Install a new bolt to attach the electrical harness ground strap to the body in the passenger footwell area Torque 8 Nm
27. Connect the electrical harness to the car computer connectors.
28. Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the car computer.

29. Install the electrical harness ground strap to the RH body controller module, and then install the nut that attaches the ground strap to the module. Torque 9 Nm

30. Connect the electrical harness to the RH body controller module connectors.
31. Install the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install).
32. Fold the carpet back from the LH side, and then fasten the clips that attach the carpet to the body.
33. Install the B-pillar applique. See Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).
34. Install the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and Install).

35. Connect the electrical harness to the LH antenna amplifier connector.

36. Connect the electrical harness to the package tray electrical harness connector and the tuner connectors.

37. Install the RH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
38. Install the RH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
39. Install the RH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
40. Install the rear RH sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
41. Install the 2nd row RH seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
42. Install the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
43. Install the LH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
44. Install the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
45. Install the LH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
46. Install the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
47. Install the 2nd row LH seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
48. Install the front passenger seat. See Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
49. Install the RH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell - RH (Remove and Replace).
50. Install the glove box. See Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
51. Install the front passenger's knee air bag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
52. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
53. Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
54. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
55. Install the fasteners (x2) that attach the rear fascia to the rear corners of the body.
56. Install the LH and RH tail light assemblies. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace).
57. Install the subwoofer. See Subwoofer (Remove and Replace).
58. Install the RH side rear trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - RH (Remove and Replace).
59. Install the LH side rear trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
60. Install the floor rear trunk trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
61. Install the LH and RH trunk stops.
62. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
63. Close the trunk.
64. Remove the wheel chocks.
65. Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).