Tesla Model 3: Paint
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Note: This procedure was designed to be performed on flat or
near-flat metal body panels with original factory paintwork. Any deviation from
these circumstances can alter cutting times, tool speeds,
Apply isopropyl alcohol to the general area of the defect, and then wipe
the area with a clean microfiber towel.
While wearing a nitrile glove, run hand over the area around the dirt
inclu
Remove the cutting pad from the buffer, and then install a polishing pad on
the buffer.
Apply 4 evenly spaced 20 mm diameter dollops of polishing compound on the
polishing pad.
Set the buffer speed
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Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Drain the gearbox fluid from the rear drive unit. See
Gearbox Fluid - Rear Drive Unit (Drain and Refill).
Remove the bolts that attach the oil pump to the rear drive unit, and
then remove the pump from the rear drive
Remove
Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See End Cap - Instrument
Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH mid A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper -
LH (R