Tesla Model S: Assembly - Hood Latch Cover (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Open the hood for access.
- Remove the lower carpet from the underhood storage area.
- Gently lift up on the hood seal and remove the push pins (x2)
that secure the hood latch cover to crossmember.
- Carefully release the hood latch cover and disconnect the lamp
and hood switch harness connectors.
- Remove the hood latch cover assembly.
- Depress the clips and remove the lamp holder and hood release
switch from the trim panel.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Lamp - Underhood Storage Area (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove frunk hood latch cover (refer to procedure)
Installation
Installation procedure reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove the 'C' post rear trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the trunk sill panel.
Remove the trunk side garnish
Removal
Remove the 'C' post rear trim. (refer to procedure)
Remove the trunk side garnish trim.
Remove the trunk floor
Removal
Open the rear liftgate for access.
Release the tethers (x2) and clips (x2) that secure the trunk
cover to the body.
Remove the trunk cover.
Release the handle and remo
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Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x3) securing latch release module to glove box
assembly.
Remove latch module from glove box.
The airbag indicator on the
instrument
cluster remains lit if the airbag system is
malfunctioning. The only time this indicator
should light up is briefly when Model S first
powers up, in which case it turns off within
a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact
Tesla immediately and do not dri