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Stud - Bump Stop - Lamp Can - Pair - Repair: Repair

  1. Remove the LH and RH tail light. See TAILLIGHT - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  2. Remove the damaged LH and RH liftgate stop stud from the LH lamp can panel.
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  3. Measure the diameter of the hole on the LH and RH lamp can panel that was created after removal of the liftgate stop stud.
    NOTE: The diameter of the hole must not exceed 10.5 mm (0.43 in). If the hole is larger, then the panel should be replaced.
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  4. Apply a shop towel behind the LH and RH trunk side trim carpet.
    NOTE: Position the shop towel under the LH and RH lamp can panel to catch metal shavings that are created in the next steps.
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  5. Drill out the LH and RH lamp can panel.
    NOTE: Depending on how much rust is present, drill out the hole on each lamp can panel with a 6.5-10.5 mm (1/4 - 13/32 in) drill. Try to remove as much rust as possible but do not exceed 10.5 mm (13/32 in).
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  6. Apply masking tape around the hole on the LH and RH lamp can panel.
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  7. Sand out any remaining rust on the LH and RH lamp can panel.
    NOTE: Clean with an IPA wipe afterwards and allow 1 minute to dry.
  8. Apply self-etching primer onto the LH and RH lamp can panel.
    NOTE: Recommend to use a brush to apply primer to prevent paint overspray on the body panel when primer spray is used.
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  9. Allow the primer to dry for 5 minutes, and then apply a second coat of primer onto the LH and RH lamp can panel.
  10. Allow the second coat of primer to dry for 5 minutes, and then apply a third coat of primer to the LH and RH lamp can panel.
  11. Remove the masking tape from around the hole on the LH and RH lamp can panel.
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  12. Install the LH and RH rear bodyside tail light to the vehicle. See TAILLIGHT - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
    NOTE: Install new gaskets to each taillight mounting bolt (x2) and the taillight electrical connector housing (x1).
  13. Apply approved structural adhesive on the slotted pan head screws (x2)
    NOTE: Apply structural adhesive only on the inner side of the head of the screw. Avoid contact with the thread. Refer to the Model 3 Collision Repair Information for Approved Structural Adhesives, see.
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  14. From the inside of the lamp can panel, install the slotted pan head screw onto the LH and RH lamp can panel.
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  15. Install the LH and RH trunk bump stop (torque 1.5 N.m/1.1 ft-lbs.).
    NOTE: Apply a light coat of Molykote M-77 on the studs.
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  16. Remove the shop towel from behind the LH and RH trunk side trim carpet.
  17. Install the LH and RH trunk side trim carpet.
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  18. Install the trunk garnish onto the body.
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