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Tesla Model S: Assembly - Hood Latch Cover (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Interior trim / Assembly - Hood Latch Cover (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Open the hood for access.
  2. Remove the lower carpet from the underhood storage area.

    Assembly - Hood Latch Cover (Remove and Replace)

  3. Gently lift up on the hood seal and remove the push pins (x2) that secure the hood latch cover to crossmember.

    Assembly - Hood Latch Cover (Remove and Replace)

  4. Carefully release the hood latch cover and disconnect the lamp and hood switch harness connectors.
  5. Remove the hood latch cover assembly.

    Assembly - Hood Latch Cover (Remove and Replace)

  6. 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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