Tesla Model S: Cable - Latch - Hood (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the hood latch cover (refer to procedure).
- Release the hood release cable hook from the latch assembly.
- Peel back the edge of the front trunk carpet for access.
- Depress the clips and disconnect the hood release cable from the
slam panel bracket.
- Release the clips (x2) that secure the cable to the body.
- Remove and discard the clips from the cable.
- Tie a suitable tether to disconnected the end of the hood
release cable and tape it for security.
- Open the passenger door.
- Disconnect the lever from the dash.
- With assistance, gently pull the cable through the bulkhead
grommet into the passenger footwell.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Ensure that the tether remains in the front trunk.
- Disconnect the cable from the lever.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
- Remove the tether from the hood release cable and connect it to
the replacement cable.
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Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Release the rear cable from the latch assembly.
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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
Removal
Open hood.
Support hood in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas strut fro
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise the vehicle at
this time.
Loosen the front LH lug nuts (torque 175 Nm).
Remove the
Installation
Clean the contact surfaces of the new upper and lower bus bars
with alcohol wipes.
Position the new inner fuse. Install the screw at the L2
terminal (torque 3 Nm).
Install the inner wire's ring lug on the inner contactor stud.
Caution: Position both