Tesla Model S: Actuator - Latch - Hood - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the ankle catcher (refer to procedure).
- Remove the LH and RH condenser ducts (refer to procedure).
- Remove the plastic rivets (x3) that secure the center louver
assembly.
Note: The following image shows the center
louver assembly from the rear.
- Carefully release the radiator assembly and let it hang down.
Note: This allows access to the screws
(x2) that secure the actuator.
- Remove the hood latch cable (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator.
- Remove the screws (x2) that secure the actuator (torque 2.5 Nm).
- Remove the actuator from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Open hood.
Support hood in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas strut fro
Removal
Open the hood for access.
If the vehicle is rear wheel drive (RWD), remove the clips (x6)
that secure the acoustic panel to the hood and carefully peel back
the acoustic p
Removal
Remove the hood latch cover (refer to procedure).
Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the latch assembly to the
crossmember (torque 16 Nm).
Release the latch assembly from th
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported
vehicle.