Tesla Model 3: Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the trunk exterior release
switch and the rear facing camera.
- Remove the bolts that attach the rear facing camera to the trunk
exterior release switch, and remove the camera from the switch.
- Remove the nuts that attach the trunk exterior release switch to the
trunk lid, and remove the switch from the vehicle.
Torque 4 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH
(Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front door inner belt seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Front
Door - LH (Remove
Remove
Remove the rear LH door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH
(Remove and Install).
Remove the LH rear door inner belt seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Rear
Door - LH (Remove and
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row armrest. See
Armrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips and tabs that attach the 2nd row armrest closeout to
the 2nd row seat, and then remove the armrest closeout.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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