Tesla Model 3: Tesla Badge - Rear (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Badge Removal (1453028-00-A)
Fixture, Rear Badge, Model 3 (1134703-00-A)
Remove
- Prepare the badge removal tool with approximately 60 centimeters of
monofilament line.
- Raise the trunk lid, and position the badge removal tool so that the
monofilament line cuts under a corner of the rear Tesla badge.
- Move the badge removal tool in a sawing motion to separate the rear
Tesla badge from the trunk lid.
- Use IPA wipes to clean all adhesive residue and debris from the trunk
lid surface.
Install
- Open the trunk lid partially to accommodate the rear badge fixture.
- Install the rear badge fixture over the rear-view camera and onto the
trunk lid, and then attach the fixture in place with tape.
- Peel the adhesive backing from the trunk badge, align the badge
protective film to the locating posts of the fixture, and then press the
badge to the trunk.
- Remove the protective film from the badge, and then remove the fixture
from the trunk lid.
- Replace the protective film over the badge, use a seam roller to wet-out
the badge, and then remove the protective film
- Use an IPA wipe to clean the badge and any remaining debris.
Note: Make sure that all edges of the badge are securely affixed to
the trunk lid surface.
- Close the trunk lid.
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Procedure
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alcohol (IPA) wipe, and then allow surfa
Procedure
Clean the front center surface of the front fascia.
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to hold the template in place.
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the door handle can prevent the door handle
from opening. The process for freeing a Model
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door handles; you can usually remove the ice
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