Tesla Model S: Actuator - Latch - Hood - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
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
assembly.
Note: The following image shows the center
louver assembly from the rear.
- Carefully release the radiator assembly and let it hang down.
Note: This allows access to the screws
(x2) that secure the actuator.
- Remove the hood latch cable (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator.
- Remove the screws (x2) that secure the actuator (torque 2.5 Nm).
- Remove the actuator from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Open hood.
Support hood in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas strut fro
Removal
Open the hood for access.
If the vehicle is rear wheel drive (RWD), remove the clips (x6)
that secure the acoustic panel to the hood and carefully peel back
the acoustic p
Removal
Remove the hood latch cover (refer to procedure).
Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the latch assembly to the
crossmember (torque 16 Nm).
Release the latch assembly from th
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Removal
Remove the 'C' post LH rear trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the 'C' post LH upper trim (refer to procedure).
Fold the 2nd row seat backrests all the way forward.
Remove the LH rear seat side bolster (refer to procedure).
Release the clips that secure the 'C' post m
Model S has five USB ports:
Two USB ports are located in the front compartment
of the center console. These can be used to charge
USB devices and to play audio files from a phone or
USB device.
Two USB ports are located below the rear
touchscreen that can be used to charge USB devices.
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