Tesla Model S: Acoustic Panel - Hood (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Open the hood for access.
- Carefully release the clips (x14) that secure the hoodliner to
the hood.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection
must be worn when performing this operation.
- Remove the hoodliner from the hood.
- Carefully release the clips (x6) that secure the acoustic panel
to the hood.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection
must be worn when performing this operation.
- Remove the acoustic panel from the hood.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for
the following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Note: Use new clips when installing the acoustic
panel and hoodliner.
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Open the liftgate.
Support the liftgate in the open position.
Remove the RH C-post upper trim (refer to procedure).
Release the RH rear corner of the headlining from the b
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Open liftgate.
Support liftgate in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas s
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Open liftgate and secure at working height.
Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
Disconnect wiring harness connector.
Remove screws (x2) securing liftgate latch assem
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Open liftgate and secure at working height.
Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
Disconnect wiring harness connector.
Remove screws (x2) securing liftgate latch assembly (torque 10
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Remove cross car beam (refer to procedure).
Recover refrigerant from AC system (refer to procedure).
Disconnect AC connection to HVAC, discard 'O' rings (torque 22
Nm).
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