Tesla Model 3: Striker - Hood (Remove and Replace)
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This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
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Parent topic: 1135 - Latches Strikers and Pinch Sensors
Remove
- Open the hood.
- Use masking tape to mark the location of the hood striker on the hood
assembly.
- Remove the bolts that secure the striker to the hood, and then remove
the striker from the hood.
Torque 18 Nm

Install
- Install the striker on to the hood, but do not fully torque the bolts
Note: Use the masking tape as a guide.
- Close the hood and verify alignment.
- Open the hood and adjust the striker position as necessary.
- Repeat step 2 and step 3 until alignment is satisfactory.
- Fully tighten the bolts.
- Remove the masking tape, and then close the hood.
READ NEXT:
Remove
Remove the rear trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and
Replace).
Use masking tape to mark the location of the trunk striker.
Remove the bolts that attach the trunk s
Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the trunk exterior release
switch and the rear facing camera.
SEE MORE:
Overview
Touch Controls on the bottom
corner of the touchscreen to control features and
customize Model 3 to suit your preferences. The Controls window appears over the
map. Touch an option on the left side of the window to display the associated
controls and settings. By default, Quick Contro
SPECIAL TOOLS
Plug,Car Computer Fluid Port (1119171-00-A)
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Remove
Remove the front subframe assembly. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual
Motor) (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the chiller and EXV assembly hos