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
Remove the RH 2nd row seat back. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Install).
Remove the RH side trunk carpet clips (x2) from the body studs located
under the 2nd row seat cushion.
Raise the trunk carpet over the ISOFIX bars on the RH side.
Remove the trunk sill tri
Remove
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and
Recharge).
Remove the outer HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer
(Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical