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Tesla Model 3: Taillight - LH - Install

Tesla Model 3 2017-2024 Service Manual / Electrical / Exterior Lights / Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace) / Taillight - LH - Install

Install

  1. If the taillight is to be reinstalled, replace the gaskets from around each taillight mounting bolt (x2) and the taillight electrical connector (x1).

Taillight - LH- Install

  1. Install new grommets onto the vehicle.
  2. Position the LH taillight studs into the grommets, and then install the taillight onto the vehicle.

Note: Reseat the trunk seal over the LH taillight.

Taillight - LH- Install

  1. Install the nuts that attach the taillight to the vehicle. Torque 3.2 Nm

Taillight - LH- Install

  1. Connect the electrical harness to the taillight connector.
  2. Install the trunk side trim.
  • For the LH side, see Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
  • For the RH side, see Trim - Side - Trunk - RH (Remove and Replace).
  1. Install the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  2. Install the LH 2nd row seatback. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
  3. Install the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).

Taillight - LH- Install

  1. Use the bump stop removal tool to install the LH trunk stop.

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