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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To increase security, you can prevent Model S from
being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification
Number) is entered. To enable this setting, touch
Controls > Safety > PIN to Drive and follow the on-
screen prompts to create a driving PIN.
When enabled, in addition to entering t
Whenever you raise the suspension to High or Very
High, the location is automatically saved. By saving the
location, you do not need to manually raise the
suspension every time you arrive at a frequently-used
location where you have previously raised the
suspension. When you return to the saved