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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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     Taillight - LH - Install

    Install If the taillight is to be reinstalled, replace the gaskets from around each taillight mounting bolt (x2) and the taillight electrical connector (x1). Install new grommets onto the v

     Reflex Lens - Rear - RH (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Note: This procedure applies only to the RH side. The LH rear reflex lens is part of the charge port. Apply masking around the RH rear reflex lens. Use a plastic trim tool to release th

     Reflector - Fascia - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Remove the rear fascia assembly and place it on a padded surface. See Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install). Remove the rear fascia assembly and place it on a padded surface. See Fascia

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     Seal - Trunk (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Open the trunk. Lift up the rear trunk floor, and then remove it from the vehicle. Remove the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace). Release the trunk seal from the trunk perimeter, and then remove the seal from the body. Install Install the trunk

     Actuator - Intake (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Remove the HVAC assembly. See HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace). Disconnect the electrical harness from the intake actuator connector. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the intake actuator to the HVAC module, and then remove the actuator from the HVAC module. Torque 1.2 N

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