Tesla Model S: Hinge - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the hood assembly (refer to procedure).
- Mark the installed position of the hinge to the hood.
- Remove the nuts (x2 or x3) that secure the LH hinge to the hood
(torque 24 Nm).
Caution: Protect exterior paint work from possible
damage during this procedure.
- Remove LH hood hinge.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
- Install the hood hinge to the previously marked position.
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Remove the hood latch cover (refer to procedure).
Release the hood release cable hook from the latch assembly.
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Release the rear cable from the latch assembly.
Note: If performing this procedure on the
RH side, rele
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
asse
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Removal
Remove the B-pillar lower trim (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the impact sensor harness connector.
Remove the bolt that secures the impact sensor to the B-pillar
(torque 8 Nm).
Caution: The bolt is left-hand threaded / reverse
threaded.
Model S is designed to determine the distance from a
detected object traveling in front of it. When a frontal
collision is considered unavoidable, Automatic
Emergency Braking is designed to apply the brakes to
reduce the vehicle's speed and therefore, the severity of
the impact. The amount of s