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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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
Open all the doors.
Lower all the windows.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Sea
Install
LH Side
RH Side
With an assistant, put the cooling fan module into position from below
the vehicle, and then hand-tighten the bolts that attach the bottom of the
cooling fan module to the ankle catcher.
Note: Make sure that the lower seal from the cooling fan module and
lower a