Tesla Model 3: Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Closures / Latches Strikers and Pinch Sensors / Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
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- 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.
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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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Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Jig)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Front license plate bracket jig, Model 3, EMEA (1496772-00-A )
Procedure
Clean the front center surface of the front fascia with isopropyl
alcohol (IPA) wipe, and then allow surface to dry before continuing.
Put the front license plate bracket on the jig: Line up the 2 hol
Hood (Remove and Install)
Remove
Remove the LH and RH hood gas struts. See Gas Strut - Hood - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the LH and RH hood hinges on
the hood.
With an assistant, remove the nuts that attach the hood assembly to the
LH and RH hood hinges.
With
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