DIY - TESLA MODEL 3 AUTOMATIC TRUNK

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This video provides a comprehensive, albeit complex, DIY guide to installing a Hansshow power tailgate kit on a Tesla Model 3, specifically targeting pre-2021 models that lack this feature. The reviewer highlights the kit's excellent quality and reliability, contrasting it with cheaper alternatives. While the installation process is detailed, the reviewer emphasizes its complexity, recommending it for those with technical and hands-on experience. Key steps involve extensive trim removal, routing wires through challenging areas like the tailgate gator, and connecting to the car's power and CAN bus system. The reviewer notes the process took approximately four and a half hours, including filming. Despite the difficulty, the end result is a seamlessly integrated power liftgate operable via the app, main screen, manual release, and a new retrofit button, which the reviewer deems a valuable addition, especially for a car at this price point.