Tesla Model 3: Hood (Remove and Replace)- Remove
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 new parts.
Remove
RH shown, LH similar
- Release the clips that attach the LH and RH hood gas struts to the LH
and RH hood strut brackets, and then set the struts aside.
RH shown, LH similar
- With assistance, remove the nuts that attach the hood to the LH and RH
hood hinges.
- With assistance, remove the hood from the vehicle, and then place it on
a padded surface
- Remove the hood striker from the old hood. See Striker - Hood (Remove
and Replace).
Note: Do not mark the location of the hood striker on the old hood.
- Remove the nuts that attach the LH and RH hood strut brackets to the old
hood, and then remove the brackets.
- Remove the LH and RH bump stops from the old hood.
- Remove the hood plugs (4x) from the old hood.
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Install
Install the hood plugs on the new hood.
Position the LH and RH hood strut brackets on the new hood, and then
tighten the nuts that attach the brackets to the hood.
Tor
Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the LH and RH rear fog/reverse light electrical connectors.
Disconnect the rear facing ca
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Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH
(Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH lower A-pillar tri
Install
With an assistant, install the spring compressor
onto the new LH rear suspension spring, and then
compress the spring.
Install the new LH rear suspension spring into
position while raising the support stand until the LH