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Tesla Model 3: Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace)

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Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).

Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.

Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.

Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the hood latch connector.
  2. Mark the location of the hood latch with masking tape.

Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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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