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Tesla Model 3: Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)

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Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).

Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.

Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the primary hood latch actuator connector.

Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clip that attaches the primary hood latch actuator electrical connector to the body.

Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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)

     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 - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace). Remove the hood latch co

     Actuator - Latch - Hood - Secondary (Remove and Replace)- Install

    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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     Sensor - Wheel Speed - ABS - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

      Remove Remove the rear LH wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).  

     Locking Devices

    General Always replace locking devices with ones of the same design. Caution: Do not use impact tools on fasteners that are threaded into aluminum components. Locking Tabs and Washers Always inspect locking tabs and washers. Do not reuse, if damaged. Pipe and Hose Unions To prevent rotational damag

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