- Remove the LH tail light. See TAILLIGHT - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL)
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- Remove the damaged LH liftgate stop stud from the LH lamp can panel.
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- Measure the diameter of the hole on the LH 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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- Apply a shop towel behind the LH trunk side trim carpet.
NOTE:
Position the shop towel under the LH lamp can panel to catch metal shavings that are created in the next step.
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- Drill out the LH 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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- Apply masking tape around the hole on the LH lamp can panel.
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- Sand out any remaining rust on the LH lamp can panel.
NOTE:
Clean with an IPA wipe afterwards and allow 1 minute to dry.
- Apply self-etching primer onto the LH 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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- Allow the primer to dry for 5 minutes, and then apply a second coat of primer onto the LH lamp can panel.
- Allow the second coat of primer to dry for 5 minutes, and then apply a third coat of primer to the LH lamp can panel.
- Remove the masking tape from around the hole on the LH lamp can panel.
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- Install the LH rear bodyside tail light to the vehicle. See TAILLIGHT - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL)
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NOTE:
Install new gaskets to each taillight mounting bolt (x2) and the taillight electrical connector housing (x1).
- Apply approved structural adhesive on the slotted pan head screw
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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- From the inside of the lamp can panel, install the slotted pan head screw onto the LH lamp can panel.
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- Install the LH trunk bump stop (torque 1.5 N.m/1.1 ft-lbs.).
NOTE:
Apply a light coat of Molykote M-77 on the stud.
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- Remove the shop towel from behind the LH trunk side trim carpet.
- Install the LH trunk side trim carpet.
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- Install the trunk garnish onto the body.
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