Tesla Model 3: Trunk (Remove and Install)
Trunk (Remove and Install)- Remove
Remove
- Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the LH and RH rear fog/reverse light electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the rear facing camera electrical connector.
- Disconnect the trunk exterior release switch electrical connector.
LH shown, RH similar
- Disconnect the LH and RH license plate light electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the trunk latch electrical connector.
- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the trunk harness ground
straps to the trunk lid.
- Release the clips that attach the trunk harness to the trunk lid.
- Push the trunk harness through the trunk bulkhead and out of the trunk
lid.
- Use a dry erase marker to mark the position of the trunk hinges on the
trunk lid.
RH shown, LH similar
- Remove the bolts that attach the hinges to the trunk lid.
- With an assistant, remove the lid from the vehicle, and then place it on
a padded surface.
Trunk (Remove and Install) - Install
Install
- With an assistant, position and align the trunk lid to the trunk hinges,
and then hand-tighten the bolts that attach the hinges to the trunk lid.
- Push the trunk harness through the trunk bulkhead.
- Install the clips that attach the trunk harness to the trunk lid.
- Install new bolts (x2) to attach the trunk harness ground straps to the
trunk lid.
Torque 8 Nm
LH shown, RH similar
- Connect the trunk latch electrical connector.
- Connect the LH and RH license plate light electrical connectors.
- Connect the trunk exterior release switch electrical connector.
- Connect the rear facing camera electrical connector.
- Connect the LH and RH rear fog/reverse light electrical connectors.
- With an assistant, perform the gap and flush measurement of the trunk
assembly.
RH shown, LH similar
- Tighten the bolts that attach the hinges to the trunk lid.
Torque 24 Nm
- Tighten the bolts that attach the trunk latch to the trunk lid.
Torque 8 Nm
- Install the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Clean the marks of the dry erase marker from the hinges.
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Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Remove
Remove the rear license plate.
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH rear fog/reverse lights. See Light
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Remove
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Notice the location of the driver seat and front passenger
seat prior to moving them forward to help restore the seats back into their
original position.
Release the clips that attach the center console lower rear
Airbag - Curtain - LH - Remove
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems
Trunk (Remove and Replace)
