General
Caution:
Only qualified technicians should attempt to perform the procedures
contained within this manual.
This manual is organized by vehicle subsystem. Click on a subsystem in
the lef
Only use Tesla recommended parts.
Warning: Non-Tesla recommended parts might adversely affect
safety features and corrosion prevention treatments.
Warning: Always use the correct torque values as gi
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the mid aero
shield.
Torque 5 Nm
Remove the fastener covers, and then remove the bolts that attach the
rear fascia diffuser to the vehicle.
Opening the Charge Port
The charge port is located on the left side of
Model 3, behind a door that is part of the rear
tail light assembly. Before charging, park
Model 3 to ensure that the charge cable easily
reaches the charge port.
With Model 3 unlocked (or an authenticated
phone is within