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2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Trunk - Remove and Install: Install

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Install

Tip: For instructions on how to align the trunk, refer to TRUNK ALIGNMENT .

  1. With an assistant, position and align the trunk lid to the trunk hinges, and then hand-tighten the bolts that attach the hinges to the trunk lid.
  2. Push the trunk harness through the trunk bulkhead.
  3. Install the clips that attach the trunk harness to the trunk lid.
    G14739104Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Install new bolts (x2) to attach the trunk harness ground straps to the trunk lid.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    G14739105Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Connect the trunk latch electrical connector.
    G14739106Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Connect the LH and RH license plate light electrical connectors.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    G14739107Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Connect the trunk exterior release switch electrical connector.
    G14739108Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Connect the rear facing camera electrical connector.
    G14739109Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Connect the LH and RH rear fog/reverse light electrical connectors.
    G14739110Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14739111Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. With an assistant, perform the gap and flush measurement of the trunk assembly.
  11. Tighten the bolts that attach the hinges to the trunk lid.

    24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    G14739112Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Tighten the bolts that attach the trunk latch to the trunk lid.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    G14739113Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Install the trunk lid trim. See TRIM - LID - TRUNK (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  14. Clean the marks of the dry erase marker from the hinges.
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