Tesla Model 3: Latch - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the front LH door closeout panel. See Closeout Panel - Door -
Front - LH (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the door latch connector.
- Remove the bolts that attach the latch to the rear of the door.
Torque 10 Nm
- Press the latch cable grommet in through the door, and move the cable in
through the opening while simultaneously removing the latch from the door.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Note: When installing the latch, pull on the grommet and not the
cable to seat the grommet in the door.
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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
Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the trunk latch.
Remove the bolts that attach the trunk latch to
Open Rear Door Using Manual Release Cable
Note: This procedure describes how to manually open the rear door
on a vehicle that does not have 12V power.
Remove the bolt that attaches the access
SEE MORE:
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the center console decor trim. See
Decor Trim - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws and release the tabs that attach LH and RH bright
strips to the center console, and then remove the strips
Harness - Windshield- Remove
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH
(Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower -