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2018 Tesla Model 3 Base
Trunk Alignment: Procedure
2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Procedure
- Perform trunk gap and flush check.NOTE: Refer to CVIS for latest specifications.
- Open trunk from exterior switch
- Retract LH overslam bumper to home position.NOTE: 1x overslam bumper. Turn clockwise until fully seated onto trunk.
- Retract RH overslam bumper to home position.NOTE: 1x overslam bumper. Turn clockwise until fully seated onto trunk.
- Remove trunk sill trim assemblyNOTE: 4x clips. Pull corner upward release clip on the end the away from body for remaining clips.
- Mark the location of trunk striker to body.
- Remove the trunk striker.NOTE: 2x bolts, T45, 24 Nm
- Loosen bolts securing hinge onto trunk assemblyNOTE: 4x bolts, 13mm, 24 Nm, Perform adjustment as necessary, Recommend assistance
- Tighten bolts securing hinge onto trunk assembly.NOTE: 4x bolts, 13mm, 24 Nm, Hand tighten bolts securing hinge onto trunk assembly
- Close the trunk to check gap / flush.NOTE: Perform adjustment as necessary, Recommend assistance if necessary, Refer to CVIS for latest specifications
- Adjust LH overslam bumper as necessary.NOTE: 1x overslam bumper.
- Adjust RH overslam bumper as necessary.NOTE: 1x overslam bumper.
- Torque bolts securing hinge onto trunk assembly.NOTE: 4x bolts, 13mm, 24 Nm
- Align trunk striker to marked position and loosely install bolts securing to body.NOTE: 2x bolts, T45, 24 Nm
- Close trunk to check for gap / flush and trunk closes as expected.NOTE: Adjust striker if necessary. Open trunk when done.
- Torque bolts securing the trunk striker to trunk.NOTE: 2x bolts, T45, 24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs.).
- Remove masking tape around the trunk striker area.
- Install trunk sill trim assembly.NOTE: 4x clips. Align the latch with center slot then 2 locator to their slot and then press to secure the clips. Adjust the seal to overlap the trim.
- Clean both trunk hinge bolts, washer, and surrounding area prior to paint touch up.NOTE: Allow to dry for 1 minute.
- Apply touch up paint to head of LH trunk hinge bolts.NOTE: 2x bolts. Make sure to shake touch up paint before applying.
- Apply touch up paint to head of RH trunk hinge bolts.NOTE: 2x bolts. Make sure to shake touch up paint before applying. Allow sometime to dry to close trunk.
- Close trunk.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.