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
LH shown, RH similar; one clip is behind the
knuckle
Remove the LH and RH front wheels.
Release the clips (x9) that attach the front portion of the LH wheel
arch liner to the vehicle, and then move the liner aside to perform the
following steps.
LH shown, RH similar
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Opening/ Closing
Opening
To open the front trunk:
Ensure that the area around the hood is
free of obstacles.
Touch the associated OPEN button on the
touchscreen, double-click the front trunk
button on the key fob accessory, or touch
the front trunk button on the mobile app.
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