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
SEE MORE:
Note: This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or
production model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when
working on or near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front
Passenger (Remove and Re
Remove
Remove the LH and RH lower A-pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the driver and front passenger seats. See
Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
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