Tesla Model 3: Gas Strut - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Open the hood.
- Use a prop to attach the hood assembly in the open position.
- Release the clip that attaches the hood gas strut to the hood mount.
- Release the clip that attaches the hood gas strut to the body mount, and
then remove the hood gas strut from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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Lubricate the pivot points for the hood gas strut.
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The rod end of the hood gas strut mounts to the body and the body side of
the hood gas strut mounts to the hood assembly.
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Remove
Open the trunk, and support the trunk in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the lower end of the LH trunk gas strut
to the hinge on the vehicle.
Release the cl
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
Remove
Remove the trunk assembly. See Trunk (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH side trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and
Replace).
Use masking tape to mark the position of th
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Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the outer HVAC plenum. See
Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Unde
Install
Note: Though the driver seat is described, the procedure is the
same for the front passenger seat.
With an assistant, install the seat into the vehicle.
Note: Lift the seat sideways with the headrest toward the door
opening and the seat cushion toward the rear of the vehicle. Move the h