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Tesla Model 3: Taillight - LH- Remove

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

SPECIAL TOOLS

SKT, BUMP STOP, MDL 3 (1460222-00-B)

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).

Taillight - LH- Remove

  1. Open the trunk, and then use the bump stop removal tool to remove the LH trunk stop.

Caution:  Do not use other tools to pry at the trunk stop as this could damage the taillight or trunk stop.

  1. Remove the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH 2nd row seatback. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
  5. Remove 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).

Taillight - LH- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the taillight connector.

Taillight - LH- Remove

  1. Remove the nuts that attach the taillight to the vehicle.

Taillight - LH- Remove

  1. Remove the taillight assembly from the vehicle.

 Tip: Lift the trunk seal for better clearance.

  1. Remove and discard the grommets from the vehicle.

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