Tesla Model 3: Seal - Secondary - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Open the LH rear door.
- Use narrow-width tape to carefully mark the location of the secondary
seal around the door.
Caution:
Make sure that the edge of the tape accurately follows the edge of the
seal.
- Release the ends of the door secondary seal from the ends of the inner
belt seal.
- Slowly peel the length of the secondary seal from the perimeter of the
rear door.
- Clean any remaining adhesive or residue from the rear door.
Install
- Peel a short section of seal backing and insert the end of the seal into
the rear of the inner belt seal.
- Peel the seal backing and carefully position the edge of the seal to the
edge of the marking tape while working around the rear door.
Note: Do not stretch the seal as it is applied to the door.
- Insert the end of the seal into the front of the inner belt seal.
- Use a seam roller to attach the seal to the rear door.
- Remove the marking tape from the rear door, and close the door.
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Remove
Open the trunk.
Lift up the rear trunk floor, and then remove it from the vehicle.
Remove the trunk sill trim. See
Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Release the trunk seal
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the superbottle. See
Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose is fully seated
Model 3 has an air filter that prevents pollen,
industrial fallout, road dust and other particles
from entering through the vents. Tesla
recommends replacing the cabin air filter
every 2 years.
Cabin Overheat Protection
The climate control system can reduce the
temperature of the cabin in ext