Tesla Model 3: Light - License Plate (Remove and Replace)

Remove
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- Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the license plate light.


- Push the license plate light towards the RH of the vehicle to compress
the clip, and then compress the clip on the other side of the light to
remove the light.


Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Apply protective tape to the LH fender around the front side repeater
light.
Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove
Remove
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See
Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical conn
Taillight - LH- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
SKT, BUMP STOP, MDL 3 (1460222-00-B)
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Open the trunk,
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Remove
Open all the doors.
Lower all the windows.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the underhood storage unit
Disconnect the 12V power.
Remove the 12V auxiliary battery.
Support the A/C compressor from below.
Remove
Remove the mid aero shield. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the LH drop link to the rear
stabilizer bar and rear LH knuckle.
Torque 55 Nm
Remove the drop link from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the re