Tesla Model 3: Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

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 the trunk lid, and then
remove the latch from the vehicle.

Install
- Position the trunk latch and loosely install the bolts that attach the
trunk latch to the trunk lid.
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- Connect the electrical connector to the trunk latch.
- Close the trunk to check gap/flush and if necessary, perform
adjustments.
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- Open the trunk and torque the bolts that attach the trunk latch to the
trunk lid.
Torque 8 Nm
- Install the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the bolt that attaches the access
Remove
Open the LH front door.
Mark the position of the LH front door striker using masking tape.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front door striker to the body, and
then remove the
Remove
Open the LH rear door.
Mark the position of the LH rear door striker using masking tape.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH rear door striker to the body, and
then remove the striker
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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.
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