Tesla Model S: Latch - Hood - Primary (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Closures / Latch - Hood - Primary (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
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 the studs, then lower and disconnect the harness connector.
- Disconnect the hood release cable from the latch.
- Remove the primary latch assembly from the vehicle.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove the front underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the secondary latch to the
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Removal
Open the hood for access.
Carefully release the clips (x14) that secure the hoodliner to
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection
must be
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NOTE: If Model S has no low voltage power, you need an
external low voltage power supply to open the hood or
use the touchscreen. See If Vehicle Has No Power.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a hitch receiver cannot be
pulled from the rear tow eye. Use the tow bar or hitch
receiver only to pull the
Cabin Camera
Your Model S may be equipped with a cabin camera
located above the rear view mirror.
The cabin camera can determine driver inattentiveness
and provide you with audible alerts, to remind you to
keep your eyes on the road when Autopilot is engaged.
By default, images and video from the camera do
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