Tesla Model 3: Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the rear subframe. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and
Install).

- Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pump.

- Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear drive
unit.

- Disconnect the resolver electrical connector.

- Release the clip that attaches the RH rear ABS wheel speed sensor
connector to the subframe, and then disconnect the connector from the rear
subframe harness.
Tip: Use a mechanical pickup tool to hold the connector in place, and then
release the connector clip with a screwdriver.

- Disconnect the 12V electrical connector from the rear drive unit.

- Release the clip that attaches the rear drive unit electrical harness to
the rear subframe at the lower LH side of the rear drive unit.
- Release the clip that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor
connector to the subframe, and then disconnect the connector from the rear
subframe harness.
Tip: Use a mechanical pickup tool to hold the connector in place, and then
release the connector clip with a screwdriver.
Top view of the rear subframe
Bottom view of the rear subframe
- Release the clips that attach the subframe electrical harness to the
bottom and top of the rear subframe, and then remove the electrical harness
from the rear subframe.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Harness - Thermal Beam- Remove
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Release the c
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Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure the vehicle is in
Park then do one of the following then pull the
rear trunk open:
Touch the associated OPEN button on the
touchscreen.
Double-click the rear trunk button on the
key fob accessory.
Touch the trunk button on the mobile app.
With
Remove
Note: This procedure applies only to the RH side. The LH rear
reflex lens is part of the charge port.
Apply masking around the RH rear reflex lens.
Use a plastic trim tool to release the clips that attach the RH rear
reflex lens to the body, and then remove the RH rear reflex lens f