Tesla Model 3: Seal - Trunk (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Open the trunk.
- Lift up the rear trunk floor, and then remove it from the vehicle.
- Remove the trunk sill trim. See
Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Release the trunk seal from the trunk perimeter, and then remove the
seal from the body.
Install
- Install the trunk seal to the perimeter of the trunk.
Note: Line up the striker to the line on the trunk seal, and then
install the trunk seal around the perimeter of the trunk.
Tip:
Tap the trunk seal with a rubber hammer to fully install the trunk seal to the
body.
- Install the trunk sill trim. See
Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Pull the strings on the trunk seal to seat it flush across the interior.
- Install the rear trunk floor.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Pliers, Clip Removal (1133569-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolt and release the clips (x18) that attach the LH front
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Remove
Note: This procedure applies only to the RH side. The LH rear
reflex lens is part of the charge port.
Apply masking around the RH rear reflex lens.
Use a plastic trim tool to release the clips that attach the RH rear
reflex lens to the body, and then remove the RH rear reflex lens f
SPECIAL TOOLS
Skt, 1/2" Dr, E18 Torx
(1133187-00-A)
Skt, 1/2" Dr, E18 Torx
(1133187-XX-A & -01-A)
Remove
Note: This
procedure is applicable to both
Model 3 base and sport