Tesla Model 3: Hinge - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace)
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).
- Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH
(Remove and Replace).
LH hood hinge cover shown, RH similar
- Release the clips that attach the LH and RH hood hinge covers to the
hood hinges, and then remove the LH and RH hood hinge covers.
- Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and
Replace).
- If replacing the LH hood hinge, remove the wiper motor. See Wiper Motor
(Remove and Replace).
- Support the hood in the open position.
- Remove the LH and RH hood gas struts. See Gas Strut - Hood - LH (Remove
and Replace).
- Mark the position of the RH and LH hood hinges to the hood using masking
tape.
- With an assistant, remove the hood support from the vehicle.
- Remove the hood. See Hood (Remove and Install).
- Use tape to mark the mounting location of the hinge on the body.
LH hood hinge shown, RH similar
Remove the bolts that attach the LH hood hinge to the body, and then remove
the hinge from the vehicle.
Torque 24 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
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
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Lift the HV cap straight up from over the DC input connector on the LH
side of the penthouse, and then remove the HV cap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse
General
Avoid getting grease on electrical components and connectors. Grease collects
dirt, which can cause electrical tracking (short circuits) or high resistance.
Handle printed circuit boards (PCBs) at an electrostatic discharge (ESD) work
station only. Hold printed circuit boards by the edges