Tesla Model 3: Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the trunk exterior release
switch and the rear facing camera.
- Remove the bolts that attach the rear facing camera to the trunk
exterior release switch, and remove the camera from the switch.
- Remove the nuts that attach the trunk exterior release switch to the
trunk lid, and remove the switch from the vehicle.
Torque 4 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH
(Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front door inner belt seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Front
Door - LH (Remove
Remove
Remove the rear LH door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH
(Remove and Install).
Remove the LH rear door inner belt seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Rear
Door - LH (Remove and
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Flare nut crowfoot set (1079041-00-A)
Remove
Caution:
Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty o
Remove
Remove the rear subframe. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and
Install).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pump.
Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear drive
unit.
Disconnect the resolver electrical connector.
Release th