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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Using seat belts and child safety seats is the
most effective way to protect occupants if a
collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt
is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seats are
equipped with three-point inertia reel seat
belts. Inertia reel belts
Model 3 has a unique horizontal face-level
vent that spans the width of the dashboard.
Using the touchscreen, you can pinpoint
exactly where you want to direct the air
flowing from this vent when heating or cooling
the front cabin area.
Driver vent and controls
Passenger vent and co