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Power Trunk - Remove and Install: Remove

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  1. Open the trunk.
  2. Remove power trunk trim. See TRIM - LID - POWER TRUNK (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the trunk exterior release switch. See SWITCH - EXTERIOR RELEASE - TRUNK (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the LH and RH license plate lights. See LIGHT - LICENSE PLATE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the trunk electrical harness ground straps to the trunk lid.
    G14739037Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Release the clips that attach the trunk electrical harness to the trunk lid.
    G14739038Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Release the electrical harness boot, and then move the trunk electrical harness through the trunk lid bulkhead and out of the trunk lid.
    G14739039Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. 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.
    NOTE: LH Side Bolts Shown Below.
    G14739040Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    NOTE: RH Side Bolts Shown Below.
    G14739041Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14739042Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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