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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Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the cooling fan module. See Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and
Install).
Release the side clips that attach the active grille shutter to the
condenser fan module.
Release the lower clips that attach the active grille shutter to
Removing the Maintenance Panel
To check fluid levels, remove the maintenance
panel:
Open the hood.
Pull the maintenance panel upward to
release the clips that hold it in place.
If checking the Battery coolant, remove
the cabin intake trim panel by pulling it
upwards to r