Tesla Model S: Hinge - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Closures / 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 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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Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Remove the ankle catcher (refer to procedure).
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Standby Mode
To keep Model S ready to Summon and reduce the time
it takes to warm up, turn on Standby Mode. Touch
Controls > Autopilot > Standby Mode. When Standby
Mode is turned on, you can conserve Battery energy by
disabling Standby Mode at these locations:
Exclude Home - Disables Standby Mode at
Key Card
Tesla provides you with two Model S key cards, designed
to fit in your wallet.
To use a key card to unlock or lock Model S, position the
card as shown and tap it against the card reader located
approximately one third the way up of the driver's side
door pillar. When Model S detects the key car
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