Tesla Model 3: Latch - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the front LH door closeout panel. See Closeout Panel - Door -
Front - LH (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the door latch connector.
- Remove the bolts that attach the latch to the rear of the door.
Torque 10 Nm
- Press the latch cable grommet in through the door, and move the cable in
through the opening while simultaneously removing the latch from the door.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Note: When installing the latch, pull on the grommet and not the
cable to seat the grommet in the door.
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Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the hood latch co
Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the trunk latch.
Remove the bolts that attach the trunk latch to
Open Rear Door Using Manual Release Cable
Note: This procedure describes how to manually open the rear door
on a vehicle that does not have 12V power.
Remove the bolt that attaches the access
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Remove
Remove the rear fascia. See
Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the rear
Bluetooth passive entry module.
Remove the bolt and release the clip that attach the Bluetooth passive
entry module to the body, and remove the mod
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Apply protective tape to the LH fender around the front side repeater
light.
Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH
(Remove an