Tesla Model 3: Link - Fore - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3 (1135103-00-A)
Remove
- Remove the rear subframe assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
- Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the
knuckle.
- With an assistant, remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper
fore link to the subframe.
- Remove the LH rear upper fore link from the vehicle
Install
- With an assistant, hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear
upper fore link to the subframe.
- With an assistant, hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear
upper fore link to the knuckle.
Note: The tightening of the LH rear upper fore link bolts
will take place during the installation of the rear subframe assembly onto the
vehicle.
- Install the rear subframe assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
READ NEXT:
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
3/4 Ton Underhoist Stan
Remove
Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
SEE MORE:
Remove
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
Component Removal
Whenever possible, clean components and surrounding area before removal.
Cap off openings exposed by component removal.
Immediately seal fuel, oil, or hydraulic lines when apertures are exposed;
use plastic caps or plugs to prevent loss of fluid and ingress of dirt.
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