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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All children age 12 and under should ride in the rear seats. Always use a
child safety seat suitable for a young child's
age and weight. The following table is based on child safety seat
recommendations determined by National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Removal
Remove driver side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the lower binnacle cover.
Remove the 2 screws beneath the lower binnacle cover that secure
the IP top pad to the IP carrier.