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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Removal
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
Removal
Open liftgate.
Support liftgate in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas s
Removal
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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Note: This procedure does not remove the headliner from
vehicle; the headliner remains inside the vehicle cabin supported by
the tops of the seats.
Removal
Remove the LH A-pillar trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH A-pillar trim.
Release the LH upper B-pillar trim
Removal
Ensure that the front road wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
Remove the driver's side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the steering controller module (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the steering column motor harness connectors (x2).