Tesla Model 3: Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove
Remove
- Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure.
See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
- Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side -
Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clip that attaches the low voltage
electrical wiring harness to the charge port closeout
panel.
- Release the tabs around the charge port closeout
panel, and then remove the panel from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port
electrical ground to the body.
- Remove the bolts that attach the charge port
assembly to the body.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port
bracket to the body.
- Release the clips that attach the charge port
electrical wiring harness to the body.
Note: Pull the charge port away from the body
for access.
- Remove the release arm from the latch actuator.
Note: Note the orientation of the release arm
before removing it from the latch actuator.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the latch
actuator connector.
- Remove the screws that attach the latch actuator to
the charge port, and then remove the latch actuator from
the vehicle.
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Install
Install the new latch actuator to the vehicle.
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnin
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Install
Apply approximately 1 gram of Molykote M-77
Lubricant Paste only to the hub mating face on the
outboard side of the LH front drive unit halfshaft.
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace