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
w
SEE MORE:
Camera - Rear Facing (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the trunk trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the trunk exterior release switch. See Switch - Exterior Release
- Trunk (Remove and Replace)
Install
Install the trunk exterior release switch. See Switch - Exterior
Remove
Release the clips that attach the passenger footwell cover to the
vehicle.
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connectors from the puddle
light and emergency speaker.
Remove the footwell cover from the vehicle.
Release the clips that attach the puddle light