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

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Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (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).

Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (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.

Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the primary hood latch actuator connector.

Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clip that attaches the primary hood latch actuator electrical connector to the body.

Actuator - Latch - Hood - Primary (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the primary hood latch actuator to the front end carrier, and remove the actuator from the vehicle.   Torque 5 Nm 

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

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