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Cleaning out debris in center tail light housing

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by PoitNarf, May 27, 2018.

  1. PoitNarf

    PoitNarf The Clown Prince of Crime

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    #1 PoitNarf, May 27, 2018
    So I have a yellow lab and he sheds quite a bit. The hair manages to find itself all over my Model 3 but I’ve been vacuuming regularly and have been able to stay on top of it. However I’ve noticed recently that a few hairs have somehow managed to make their way to the center brake light housing. I have no idea how they got in there and also have no idea how to vacuum it out. Anyone know how to access this or where to place a vacuum hose to try and suck this stuff out?

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    #2 fseir, May 27, 2018
    Right after I had my windows tinted, there was some condensation in this area, and I had the same question, about how one would go about cleaning this area, if needed. The condensation went away on its own, and I forgot about this, but still a good question.
     
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    #3 PoitNarf, May 31, 2018
    Anyone else notice hair or other debris collecting in the center tail light housing? Any ideas on how I can get this stuff out of there?
     
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    #4 pazdan, May 31, 2018
    I received mine with a spec of white paper in that same area. I didn't notice it until I got home so I grabbed a can of air and angled it under that area, inside of the trunk and was able to find a spot that cleared it out.
     
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    #5 PoitNarf, May 31, 2018
    Thanks! I’ll have to give that a shot this weekend.
     
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