Tesla Model 3: Harness - Trunk (Remove and Replace)
Harness - Trunk- Remove
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 the trunk trim panel. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and
Replace).
LH
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RH
- Disconnect the LH and RH trunk light connectors.
- Disconnect the backup camera connector, the trunk handle connector, and
the LH and RH license plate light connectors.
- Disconnect the trunk latch connector.
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- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the trunk electrical
harness ground straps to the trunk lid.
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- Release the clips that attach the trunk harness to the trunk lid.
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- Push the harness through the trunk bulkhead and out of the trunk lid.
Harness - Trunk- Install
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.
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Torque 8 Nm
- Connect the trunk electrical harness to the trunk latch connector.
- Connect the trunk electrical harness to the RH and LH license plate
light connectors, the trunk handle connector, and the backup camera
connector.
- Connect the trunk electrical harness to the RH and LH trunk light
connectors.
LH
- Install the trunk trim panel. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and
Replace).
- Move the trunk electrical wiring harness in through the bulkhead.
- Install a new bolt to attach the ground strap to the body.
Torque 8 Nm
- Connect the trunk electrical harness connectors.
- Install the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and
Install).
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Harness - Windshield- Remove
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - M
SEE MORE:
How Airbags Work
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
that exceeds deployment thresholds. These
thresholds are designed to predict the severity
of a crash in time for the airbags to help
protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags
inflate instantly with considerable force
accompanied
Remove
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat forward.
Release the clips (x4) that attach the center console air vent panel to
the center console, and separate the panel from the console.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the center console rear USB hub
connector,
Harness - Windshield (Remove and Replace)
