Tesla Model S: Hood Assembly (Remove and Install)
Removal
- Remove the LH underhood apron for access (refer to procedure).
- Remove the RH underhood apron for access.
- Mark the installed position of the hood hinges to the body.
- With assistance, support the weight of the hood.
- Release the clips (x2) and disconnect the gas struts (x2) from
the hood mounting bracket ball joints.
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the LH and RH hood hinges to
the body (torque 24 Nm).
- With assistance, remove the hood.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.
- Align the hood hinges to their previously marked locations.
- Check the alignment of the hood to the body and adjust as
necessary.
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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
(torqu
Removal
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
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Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the high pressure pipe to the
compressor (torque 10 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent in
Removal
Partially raise the liftgate to access the back
of the applique.
Pull up on the back of the applique to release
the clips and remove the applique.
Add a mark to the underside of the applique to
indicate that is has been removed.
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