Tesla Model 3: 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 - Fog / Reverse
- Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the trunk exterior release switch. See Switch - Exterior Release
- Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH license plate lights. See Light - License Plate
(Remove and Replace).
- Remove the trunk latch. See Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the trunk electrical
harness ground straps to the trunk lid.
- Release the clips that attach the trunk electrical harness to the trunk
lid.
- Release the electrical harness boot, and then move the trunk electrical
harness through the trunk lid bulkhead and out of the trunk lid.
- Release the clips that attach the LH and RH bump stops to the trunk lid,
and then remove the stops from the trunk lid.
- Unscrew the LH and RH over-slam bumpers from the trunk lid.
LH
- With assistance, remove the bolts that attach the trunk lid to the trunk
hinges, and then remove the trunk from the hinges.
Caution:
Remove the bolts furthest from the body first, lift up on the trunk
lid, and while doing so, remove the bolts closest to the body.
RH
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LH
RH
With assistance, install the trunk to the trunk hinges, and then install
the bolts that attach the trunk lid to the trunk hinges.
Caution:
Install the bolts closest to the bod
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With an assistant, install the new rear subframe onto the subframe
lifting tool, and then attach the straps.
Top view of the rear subframe
Install the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear
subframe.
Bottom view of the rear subframe
With an assistant, position t
Warning:
Always read and understand the tire equipment operator's
manual before operating the tire changer.
Note: These instructions are based on the Hunter TC3900 tire
changer. Some steps might be different for other tire
changers. Refer to the