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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Overview
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media options available to you
depend on market region and
options chosen at time of
purchase. For example, you can
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Remove
Remove the HV battery. See HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Install).
Release the clip and disconnect the powertrain supply hose fitting from
the RH underside of the penthouse.
Release the clips (x5) that attach the powertrain supply (upper) hose to
the RH side of the HV battery,