Tesla Model 3: Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Release the primary hood latch actuator cable from the hood latch.
Note: Release the clip before removing the primary latch actuator
cable from the hood latch arm.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the primary hood latch actuator
connector.
- Release the clip that attaches the primary hood latch actuator
electrical connector to the body.
- Remove the bolts that attach the primary hood latch actuator to the
front end carrier, and remove the actuator from the vehicle.
Torque 5 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Actuator - Latch - Hood - Secondary (Remove and Replace)- Remove
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct
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Remove
Remove the RH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
Push to open the RH rear coat hook.
Pry open the RH rear coat hook screw cover with a small flat head
screwdriver.
LH shown, RH similar
Remove the screw that attaches the RH rear coat hook to t
Remove
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the child safety switch to the hood latch
cover, and remove the switch from the cover.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.