Tesla Model 3: Hood (Remove and Install)
Remove
- Remove the LH and RH hood gas struts. See Gas Strut - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the LH and RH hood hinges on the hood.
- With an assistant, remove the nuts that attach the hood assembly to the LH and RH hood hinges.
- With an assistant, remove the hood assembly from the vehicle and place
it on a padded surface.
Install
- With an assistant, install the hood assembly onto the vehicle and align the tape marks with the hood hinges.
- Loosely install the nuts that attach the hood assembly to the LH and RH hood hinges, but do not tighten the nuts at this time.
- Use a prop to attach the hood assembly in the open position
- Install the clips that attach the LH and RH hood gas struts to the hood assembly.
- Perform gap and flush adjustments on the hood assembly, if necessary.
- Tighten the nuts that attach the hood assembly to the LH and RH hood hinges, and then remove the tape used to mark the hood hinge mounting locations. Torque 15 Nm
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This procedure assumes the hood striker, hinges, bump stops, and plugs are
undamaged. Inspect these components from the old hood and if necessary, replace
with n
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Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and
Recharge).
Note: The following steps can b
Electrical Precautions
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
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