2026-04-21

Powergate Hood (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1010025122 FRT 0.42 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2026-04-21: Removed unnecessary steps.
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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
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Warning
Cybertruck electronics are powered by a 48V "mid voltage" or "MV" architecture that is designed to improve efficiency. Servicing MV components requires extra knowledge and care in order to avoid personal and/or vehicular harm. Read and understand MV precautions in Electrical Precautions and make sure any required MV-related training courses have been completed, as applicable.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
  3. Disconnect MV power. See Mid-Voltage Power (Disconnect and Connect) (Modify).
  4. Remove the LH and RH lightbar beauty covers. See Beauty Cover - Lightbar - LH (Remove and Install).
  5. Remove the powergate fascia. See Powergate Fascia (Remove and Install).
  6. Disconnect the powergate electrical connectors (x2), and then release the harness clips (x9).
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    Release the connector locks to disconnect the connectors.
  7. Remove the front lightbar. See Lightbar - Front (Remove and Install).
  8. Remove the frunk lamp. See Lamp - Frunk (Remove and Install).
  9. Disconnect the powergate harness electrical connector and release the harness clips (x3).
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    Release the connector lock to disconnect the connector.
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    Images shown with fender removed for clarity.
  10. With an assistant holding the powergate, remove the nuts (x4) that attach the powergate to the hinges, and then lift the powergate up and away from the hinges to remove it from the vehicle.
    18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
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    Remove the fastener caps by turning counter-clockwise.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    Figure 1. LH shown; RH similar
    Figure 2. LH shown; RH similar

Install

  1. With assistance, position the powergate onto the hinges, and then install the nuts (x4) and fastener caps that attach the powergate to the vehicle.
    18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
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    Utilize witness marks to align powergate to previous location.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    Figure 3. LH shown; RH similar
    Figure 4. LH shown; RH similar
  2. Install the frunk lamp. See Lamp - Frunk (Remove and Install).
  3. Install the front lightbar. See Lightbar - Front (Remove and Install).
  4. Connect the powergate harness electrical connector and secure the harness clips (x3).
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    Engage the connector lock.
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    Images shown with fender removed for clarity.
  5. Secure the clips (x9) that attach the harness to powergate, and then connect the electrical connectors (x2).
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    Engage the connector locks.
  6. Install the powergate fascia. See Powergate Fascia (Remove and Install).
  7. Install the LH and RH lightbar beauty covers. See Beauty Cover - Lightbar - LH (Remove and Install).
  8. Reconnect MV power. See Mid-Voltage Power (Disconnect and Connect) (Modify).
  9. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
  10. Verify gap and flush specifications and adjust as necessary.
  11. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.