Tesla Model 3: Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove
Remove
- Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
- Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clip that attaches the low voltage electrical wiring harness to the charge port closeout panel.
- Release the tabs around the charge port closeout panel, and then remove the panel from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port electrical ground to the body.
- Remove the bolts that attach the charge port assembly to the body.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port bracket to the body.
- Release the clips that attach the charge port electrical wiring harness to the body.
Note: Pull the charge port away from the body for access.
- Remove the release arm from the latch actuator.
Note: Note the orientation of the release arm before removing it from the latch actuator.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the latch actuator connector.
- Remove the screws that attach the latch actuator to
the charge port, and then remove the latch actuator from
the vehicle.
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- Install
Install
Install the new latch actuator to the vehicle.
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DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnin
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Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
In Toolbox, click in the Search field, and then click Tools.
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IP Carrier (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the IP carrier. See
IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
Remove the upper gap hider nuts from the IP carrier.
Remove the screws that attach the LH and RH side window defroster ducts
to the IP carrier, and then remove the ducts from the IP carrier
Release the clips that attach th
