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.
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Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Pull up to release the seal that attaches the LH front door outer belt
seal to the front door, and then remove the seal from the door.
Install
Installation procedure is the revers
How Airbags Work
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
that exceeds deployment thresholds. These
thresholds are designed to predict the severity
of a crash in time for the airbags to help
protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags
inflate instantly with considerable force
accompanied