Tesla Model 3: Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)
![Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-3D97EC52-23B7-4B24-B8D2-3B120703CA41-online_small.jpg)
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.
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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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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
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
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Install).
Release the clips that attach the old LH side rail tethers to the LH
side rail, and then remove and discard the tethers from the vehicle.
Install
If not pre-installed, install new push clips (x
Install
Fasten the clips that attach the thermal beam electrical harness to the
shock tower brace.
Install the bolt that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness
ground terminal to the RH shear wall.
Torque 10 Nm
Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the powertrain pump