Remove
Open the hood.
Release the clips that attach the hood latch cover to the body.
Tip: Grab the cover from the bottom, and then pull it
upward to release the clips.
Disconne
Remove
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the child safety switch to the hood latch
cover, and remove the switch from
Remove
Open the rear trunk.
Lift up the trunk floor trim and remove it from the vehicle.
Tip:
Use the pull tab located at the rear edge of the trunk floor trim.
Install
Installation pr
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 the trunk lid, and then
remove the latch from the vehicle.
Install
Position the trunk lat
About the Security System
If Model 3 does not detect an authenticated
phone, key fob, or key card and a locked door
or trunk is opened, an alarm sounds and the
headlights and turn signals flash. To deactivate
the alarm, press any button on the mobile app
or tap your key card or key fob against