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Tesla Model 3: Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

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Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).

Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the trunk exterior release switch and the rear facing camera.

Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the rear facing camera to the trunk exterior release switch, and remove the camera from the switch.

Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace) 

  1. 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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     Hall Sensor - Exterior Release - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

    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

     Hall Sensor - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

    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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    Remove Open the LH front door. Move the LH front seat to the lowest and most rearward position. Clip Locations on Center Console Clip Locations on Decor Trim Release the clips (x9) that attach the LH center console decor trim to the center console, and then remove the decor trim.

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    DRAFT Warning: This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. SPECIAL TOOLS

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