Tesla Model 3: Hinge - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the trunk assembly. See Trunk (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH side trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and
Replace).
- Use masking tape to mark the position of the trunk hinge on the body.
- Remove the LH trunk gas strut. See Gas Strut - Trunk - LH (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the nuts that attach the LH trunk hinge to the body, and remove
the hinge from the vehicle.
Torque 24 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the hood latch co
Actuator - Latch - Hood - Secondary (Remove and Replace)- Remove
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct
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About the Battery
Model 3 has one of the most sophisticated
battery systems in the world. The most
important way to preserve the Battery is to
LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when
you are not using it. This is particularly
important if you are not planning to drive
Model 3 for several weeks. Wh
Controller - High Voltage- Remove
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage
Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective
equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 0
(1000V) must be worn at all times a high volt