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Tesla Model 3: Striker - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

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Striker - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the rear trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  2. Use masking tape to mark the location of the trunk striker.

Striker - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the trunk striker to the body, and then remove the striker from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Align the trunk striker with the masking tape on the body, and then hand-tighten the bolts that attach the trunk striker to the body
  2. Close the trunk and check gap/flush.
  3. Open the trunk and adjust the striker position as necessary.
  4. Repeat step 2 and step 3 until alignment is satisfactory.
  5. Fully tighten the bolts that attach the trunk striker to the vehicle.   Torque 24 Nm
  6. Remove the masking tape and install the rear trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).

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