Tesla Model 3: Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Taillight - LH- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
SKT, BUMP STOP, MDL 3 (1460222-00-B)
Remove
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
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- 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.
- Remove the trunk floor trim. See
Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the trunk sill trim. See
Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seatback. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
- 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).

- Disconnect the electrical harness from the taillight connector.

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

- Remove the taillight assembly from the vehicle.
Tip: Lift the trunk seal for better clearance.
- Remove and discard the grommets from the vehicle.

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 vehicle.
- 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.

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

- Connect the electrical harness to the taillight connector.
- 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).
- Install the trunk sill trim. See
Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH 2nd row seatback. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
- Install the trunk floor trim. See
Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
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- Use the bump stop removal tool to install the LH trunk stop.
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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
SEE MORE:
Remove
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat forward.
Release the clips (x4) that attach the center console air vent panel to
the center console, and separate the panel from the console.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the center console rear USB hub
connector,
Remove
Open all the doors.
Lower all the windows.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the underhood storage unit
Disconnect the 12V power.
Remove the 12V auxiliary battery.
Support the A/C compressor from below.