Tesla Model 3: Manual Release - Door - Rear - LH (Actuate)
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 panel to the underside of the
armrest.
Torque 6 Nm
- Release the clips that attach the access panel to the underside of the
LH rear door armrest, and then remove the access panel from the vehicle.
- Use a pick to pull the manual release cable out from the opening under
the armrest.
Note: The manual release cable is hidden behind a small hole in the
door panel.
Note: The insulating foam may be damaged during this step. Check
for and remove any fragments of the foam.
- Pull the manual release cable to open the LH rear door.
- Remove the insulating foam from the manual release cable.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Fold a new piece of 25 mm x 64 mm x 3mm adhesive foam over the manual release
cable ring.
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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
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements
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If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an undeployed airbag module or
pretensioner, the module or pretensioner must be manually deployed.
Always observe the following precautions:
Warning: Only personnel who have undergone the appropriate training
should undertake deployment of airbag and sea
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door
sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there
are no uncovered holes in the front door shells. Additionally, always reinstall
plugs or tape when servicing or inspecting the front doors and th