Tesla Model 3: Harness - Body - LH- Remove

Remove

1. Remove the sill rear trunk trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
2. Remove the 2nd row LH seat back assembly. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
3. Remove the 2nd row RH seat back assembly. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Install).

4. Release the trunk carpet clips from the body studs under the 2nd row seat cushion.

5. Release the clips that attach the trunk carpet to the body, and then remove the trunk carpet from the vehicle.
6. Remove the LH side rear trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
7. Remove the RH side rear trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - RH (Remove and Replace).
8. Remove the rear fascia assembly. See Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).

9. Remove the clips that attach the LH body harness to the body in the rear fascia and rear subframe areas.

10. Disconnect the electrical harness from the rear Bluetooth passive entry antenna connector.

11. Disconnect the electrical harness from the rear subframe electrical harness connector and the LH electric parking brake connector.

12. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body, and then push the rear subframe portion of the electrical harness through the LH side trunk bulkhead.

Note: The LH body harness passes through the trunk near the rear section of the rear LH wheel liner area.

13. Lower the vehicle.
14. With an assistant, remove the vehicle from the lift.

Caution:  The vehicle is safely pushed for only a very short distance and at a very slow speed.

15. Position wheel chocks.
16. Open all doors.
17. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
18. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
19. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
20. Remove the LH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
21. Remove the LH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell - LH (Remove and Replace).
22. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace)
23. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
24. Remove the RH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
25. Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
26. Remove the driver and front passenger seats. See Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
27. Remove the center console assembly. See Center Console (Remove and Install).
28. Remove the driver's knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Driver (Remove and Replace).
29. Remove the rear LH sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
30. Remove the LH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
31. Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
32. Remove the LH B-pillar applique. See Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).
33. Remove the LH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
34. Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
35. Remove the RH rear sill trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
36. Remove the RH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
37. Remove the RH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
38. Remove the RH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
39. Remove the RH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
40. Remove the LH and RH rear C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).

41. Release the clips that attach the package tray electrical harness to the body in the upper C-pillar area.

42. Disconnect the package tray electrical harness from the RH body harness connector.

43. Release the clip, and then disconnect the package tray speaker electrical harness from the tuner connectors.

44. Release the clip that attaches the package tray electrical harness to the LH C-pillar.

45. Disconnect the electrical harness from the antenna amplifier connector.
46. Remove the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and Install).

47. Release the clips that attach the LH and RH sides of the rear main cabin carpet to the body.

48. Release the clips that attach the front LH main cabin carpet to the body, and then remove the carpet from the vehicle.

49. Disconnect the electrical harness from the accelerator and the brake pedal connectors.

50. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body under the IP carrier area.

51. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the electrical harness ground strap at the driver footwell area.

52. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH body controller module connectors.

53. Release the clips that attach the electrical harnessto the body in the LH body controller module area.

54. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the LH lower B-pillar areas.

55. Lift up the rear portion of the floor duct to release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body.

56. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body under the front LH seat and RH lower B-pillar areas.

57. Disconnect the electrical harness from the connectors in the RH lower B-pillar area.

58. Disconnect the electrical harness from the passive supplemental restraint control module connector.

59. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the electrical harness ground strap to the body in the LH lower B-pillar area.

60. Release the clips that attach the harness to the body in the B-pillar area.

61. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH door connector and the front LH seat belt connector.

62. Release the clips that attach the harness to the body in the lower C-pillar area.

63. Disconnect the electrical harness from the connectors in the lower C-pillar area.

64. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the LH side curtain airbag and TPMS module areas.

65. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH side curtain airbag connector.

66. Disconnect the electrical harness from the TPMS module connector.

67. Disconnect the electrical harness from LH rear seat belt connector.

68. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the body in the LH side trunk area.

69. Disconnect the electrical harness from the charge port ECU connectors.

70. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the harness ground strap to the body in the charge port area.
71. Remove the LH body harness from the vehicle.

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