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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SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness conector from the RH
temperature sensor.
Release the tabs that attach the RH temperature sensor to the HVAC
module,
Note: Perform this procedure when at least one of authenticated keys
are present.
Note: The vehicle supports up to 19 keys. When reaching this limit,
a key must be deleted before adding a new key.
Adding a New Key Card or Key Fob
Note: If adding a key fob, make sure the key fob is at room
tempera