Tesla Model 3: Latch - Hood (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).
- Release the primary hood latch actuator cable from the hood latch.
Note: Release the clip before removing the primary latch actuator
cable from the hood latch arm.
- Release the secondary hood latch actuator cable from the hood latch.
Note: Release the clip before removing the secondary latch actuator
cable from the hood latch arm.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the hood latch connector.
- Mark the location of the hood latch with masking tape.
- Remove the bolts that attach the hood latch to the front end carrier,
and then remove the latch from the vehicle.
Torque 8 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the trunk latch.
Remove the bolts that attach the trunk latch to
Open Rear Door Using Manual Release Cable
Note: This procedure describes how to manually open the rear door
on a vehicle that does not have 12V power.
Remove the bolt that attaches the access
Remove
Open the LH front door.
Mark the position of the LH front door striker using masking tape.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front door striker to the body, and
then remove the
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the steering wheel.
See
Steering Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Install
Install the steering
wheel. See
Steering Wheel (Remove and
In
The Autopilot cameras and ultrasonic sensors
monitor the markers on the lane you are
driving in as well as the areas surrounding
Model 3 for the presence of vehicles or other
objects.
When an object is detected in your blind spot
or close to the side of Model 3 (such as a
vehicle, guard rai