Tesla Model 3: Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)

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Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)

Use a small screwdriver or pry tool in the slot at the front of the puddle light to pry the light out of the bottom of the front LH door trim panel.

Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)

Release the clips that attach the front of the puddle light to the bottom of the door trim panel, and then separate the light from the panel.

Caution: Do not pull the puddle light too far from the door panel, as the puddle light connector is still attached.

Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)

Disconnect the electrical wiring harness from the puddle light connector, and then remove the light from the vehicle.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Align the slot of the light toward the front of the vehicle

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Tesla Model 3: Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)

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