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Tesla Model 3: Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

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Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).

Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the trunk latch.

Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the trunk latch to the trunk lid, and then remove the latch from the vehicle.

Install

Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

  1. Position the trunk latch and loosely install the bolts that attach the trunk latch to the trunk lid.

Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

  1. Connect the electrical connector to the trunk latch.
  2. Close the trunk to check gap/flush and if necessary, perform adjustments.

Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

  1. Open the trunk and torque the bolts that attach the trunk latch to the trunk lid. Torque 8 Nm
  2. Install the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).

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