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Tesla Model 3: Manual Release - Door - Rear - LH (Actuate)

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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.

Open Rear Door Using Manual Release Cable

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the access panel to the underside of the armrest. Torque 6 Nm

Open Rear Door Using Manual Release Cable

  1. 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.

Open Rear Door Using Manual Release Cable

  1. 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.

  1. Pull the manual release cable to open the LH rear door.

Open Rear Door Using Manual Release Cable

  1. 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.

Open Rear Door Using Manual Release Cable

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