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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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 co
Install
Install the bolts that attach the secondary hood latch actuator to the
front end carrier.
Torque 5 Nm
Connect the electrical connector to the secondary hood latch actuator.
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
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.
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and
use extreme caution when w