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
SEE MORE:
5-Way Valve- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Wrench, Diverter Valve, Model 3 (1447556-00-A)
Remove
Remove the 5-way valve actuator. See Actuator - 5-Way Valve (RWD)
(Remove and Replace).
Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the lower LH
side of the superbottle.
Position a cool
Remove
Remove the LH front brake dust shield. See
Shield - Dust - Brake - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor
electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.
Torque 5 Nm
Release the clip that attaches the LH f
Trunk (Remove and Replace)
