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Tesla Model 3: Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Remove

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Body / Body Panels / Trunk (Remove and Replace) / Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Remove

Trunk (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the rear license plate.
  2. Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH and RH rear fog/reverse lights. See Light - Fog / Reverse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the trunk exterior release switch. See Switch - Exterior Release - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH and RH license plate lights. See Light - License Plate (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the trunk latch. See Latch - Trunk (Remove and Replace).

Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the trunk electrical harness ground straps to the trunk lid.

Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. Release the clips that attach the trunk electrical harness to the trunk lid.

Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. Release the electrical harness boot, and then move the trunk electrical harness through the trunk lid bulkhead and out of the trunk lid.

Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. Release the clips that attach the LH and RH bump stops to the trunk lid, and then remove the stops from the trunk lid.

Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. Unscrew the LH and RH over-slam bumpers from the trunk lid.

LH
LH

  1. With assistance, remove the bolts that attach the trunk lid to the trunk hinges, and then remove the trunk from the hinges.

Caution:

Remove the bolts furthest from the body first, lift up on the trunk lid, and while doing so, remove the bolts closest to the body.

RH
RH

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     Trunk (Remove and Replace)- Install

    Install LH RH With assistance, install the trunk to the trunk hinges, and then install the bolts that attach the trunk lid to the trunk hinges. Caution: Install the bolts closest to the bod

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     Chiller and EXV Assembly- Remove

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     Opening/ Closing

    Opening To open the front trunk: Ensure that the area around the hood is free of obstacles.  Touch the associated OPEN button on the touchscreen, double-click the front trunk button on the key fob accessory, or touch the front trunk button on the mobile app.  Pull the hood

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