Tesla Model 3: Bracket - Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
- Open the trunk and remove the LH liftgate stop.
- Remove the trunk floor trim.
- Remove the trunk sill trim.
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster.
- Remove the LH 2nd row seatback.
- Remove the RH 2nd row seat side bolster
- Remove the RH 2nd row seatback.
- Remove the rear trunk carpet.
LH side shown, RH similar
- Release the clips that attach the LH and RH trunk side trims to the
vehicle.
LH side shown, RH similar
- Remove the puddle light connectors from the LH and RH trunk side trims.
LH side shown, RH similar
- Remove the LH and RH trunk side trims from the vehicle.
- Remove the LH and RH taillights.
- Remove the rear fascia.
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH taillight bracket to the vehicle,
and then remove the LH taillight bracket.
Torque
4 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the rear underhood apron
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the hood latch cover.
Remove the underhood storage unit.
Remove the front fascia ass
Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Release the clips that attach the rear Bluetooth passive entry antenna
electrical harness to the rear center bracket assembly.
Remove rear Bluetooth passive e
Remove
Place two thumbs at the 1 and 2 o'clock positions, resting your knuckles on
the bumper fascia surface to support your hand position. Use both thumbs to
apply force on the outer edge of the
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Install
Move the trunk electrical harness in through the trunk bulkhead.
Fasten the clips that attach the trunk electrical harness to the trunk
lid.
Install new bolts (x2) to attach the trunk electrical harness ground
straps to the trunk lid.
Torque 8 Nm
Connect the trunk e
Remove
Remove the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and
Install).
Disconnect the trunk electrical harness connectors.
Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the body.
Push the trunk electrical wiring harness through the bulkhead.
Remove t