Tesla Model 3: 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 cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Release the secondary hood latch actuator cable from the hood latch.
Note: Release the clip before removing the actuator cable from the
latch arm.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the secondary hood latch
actuator.
- Release the clip that attaches the secondary hood latch actuator to the
front end carrier.
- Remove the bolts that attach the secondary hood latch actuator to the
front end carrier, and then remove the actuator from the vehicle.

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.
- Install the clip that attaches the secondary hood latch actuator to the
front end carrier.
- Install the secondary hood latch actuator cable to the hood latch.
Note: Secure the cable end to the latch arm, and then attach the
clip.
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
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Remove
Remove the front LH door closeout panel. See Closeout Panel - Door -
Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the door latch connector.
SEE MORE:
General
Caution:
Only qualified technicians should attempt to perform the procedures
contained within this manual.
This manual is organized by vehicle subsystem. Click on a subsystem in
the left hand menu see categories of repairs in that subsystem.
Actions within the service procedures als
Brake Pedal - Remove
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).