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 the new latch actuator to the vehicle.
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnin
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Pull up to release the seal that attaches the LH front door outer belt
seal to the front door, and then remove the seal from the door.
Install
Installation procedure is the revers
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat
Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron
- Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin