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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Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the LH air wave end cap to the main
instrument panel decor trim, and then remove the cap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the re
Remove
Remove the trunk assembly. See Trunk (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH side trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and
Replace).
Use masking tape to mark the position of the trunk hinge on the body.
Remove the LH trunk gas strut. See Gas Strut - Trunk - LH (Remove and