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
Remove
Open the LH front door.
Mark the position of the LH front door striker using masking tape.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front door striker to the body, and
then remove the
Remove
Open the LH rear door.
Mark the position of the LH rear door striker using masking tape.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH rear door striker to the body, and
then remove the striker
Cleaning the Exterior
To prevent damage to the paint, immediately
remove corrosive substances (bird droppings,
tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt,
industrial fallout, etc.). Do not wait until Model
3 is due for a complete wash. If necessary, use
denatured alcohol to remove tar spots