Tesla Model S: Striker - Hood (Remove and Replace)
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 panel for access.
- Mark the installed position of the striker plate to aid
installation.
- Remove the bolts (x3 for RWD vehicles, x2 for DM vehicles) that
secure the striker to the hood (torque 20 Nm).
Note: The following image shows the hood striker
for a RWD vehicle.
- Remove the striker assembly.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Note: The hood striker on DM vehicles has adjustment
slots. Ensure that the bolts (x2) are centered in the slots
during installation.
Clean any witness marks from the painted surface.
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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
Removal
Remove the front underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the secondary latch to the
crossmember (torque 10 Nm).
Cauti
Removal
Remove the front underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the front fascia applique (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the harness from the LH side of the latch.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window
Removal
Remove the active center louver assembly (refer to procedure).
Place the active center louver assembly on a soft, clean surface
with the front of the duct assembly facing down.
Release the bolt that secures the horn bracket to the active
center louver assembly as