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Tesla Model 3: Harness - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Electrical / Harnesses / Harness - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

Harness - Trunk- Remove

Harness - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

Remove

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

Harness - Trunk- Remove

  1. Disconnect the trunk electrical harness connectors.

Harness - Trunk- Remove

  1. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the body.

Harness - Trunk- Remove

  1. Push the trunk electrical wiring harness through the bulkhead.
  2. Remove the trunk trim panel. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).

LH
LH

RH
RH

  1. Disconnect the LH and RH trunk light connectors.

Harness - Trunk- Remove

  1. Disconnect the backup camera connector, the trunk handle connector, and the LH and RH license plate light connectors.

Harness - Trunk- Remove

  1. Disconnect the trunk latch connector.

Harness - Trunk- Remove

  1. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the trunk electrical harness ground straps to the trunk lid.

Harness - Trunk- Remove

  1. Release the clips that attach the trunk harness to the trunk lid.

Harness - Trunk- Remove

  1. Push the harness through the trunk bulkhead and out of the trunk lid.

Harness - Trunk- Install

Install

Harness - Trunk- Install

  1. Move the trunk electrical harness in through the trunk bulkhead.

Harness - Trunk- Install

  1. Fasten the clips that attach the trunk electrical harness to the trunk lid.

Harness - Trunk- Install

  1. Install new bolts (x2) to attach the trunk electrical harness ground straps to the trunk lid. Torque 8 Nm

Harness - Trunk- Install

  1. Connect the trunk electrical harness to the trunk latch connector.

Harness - Trunk- Install

  1. Connect the trunk electrical harness to the RH and LH license plate light connectors, the trunk handle connector, and the backup camera connector.

Harness - Trunk- Install

  1. Connect the trunk electrical harness to the RH and LH trunk light connectors.

LH
LH

  1. Install the trunk trim panel. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).

Harness - Trunk- Install

  1. Move the trunk electrical wiring harness in through the bulkhead.

Harness - Trunk- Install

  1. Install a new bolt to attach the ground strap to the body. Torque 8 Nm

Harness - Trunk- Install

  1. Connect the trunk electrical harness connectors.
  2. Install the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and Install).

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