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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Remove
Caution: Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty of
water standing by to
How Speed Assist Works
Model 3 displays a speed limit on the
touchscreen and you can choose if and how
you are warned when you exceed the speed
limit. You can touch this speed limit sign to
automatically change the set speed to the
detected speed limit (including any offsets
that you have set