Tesla Model 3: Manual Release - Door - Rear - LH (Actuate)
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 panel to the underside of the
armrest.
Torque 6 Nm
- Release the clips that attach the access panel to the underside of the
LH rear door armrest, and then remove the access panel from the vehicle.
- Use a pick to pull the manual release cable out from the opening under
the armrest.
Note: The manual release cable is hidden behind a small hole in the
door panel.
Note: The insulating foam may be damaged during this step. Check
for and remove any fragments of the foam.
- Pull the manual release cable to open the LH rear door.

- Remove the insulating foam from the manual release cable.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Fold a new piece of 25 mm x 64 mm x 3mm adhesive foam over the manual release
cable ring.
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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
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements
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Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove an
Remove
LH shown, RH similar
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Open the trunk, and then remove the LH and RH trunk stops.
Remove the trunk floor trim.
Remove the trunk sill trim.
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster.
Remove the LH 2nd row seatback.
Remove the RH 2nd row seat si