2019-10-08

C-Clips - Strut - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 11330702 0.06 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT 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. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Remove

  1. Open the hood and support it with a prop.
  2. Release the clip that attaches the hood gas strut to the hood mount.
  3. Release the clip that attaches the hood gas strut to the hood hinge, and then remove the hood gas strut from the vehicle.
  4. Remove the clips (x2) from the LH hood gas strut.

Install

  1. Use snap ring pliers to install new clips (x2) on the gas strut.
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    Note
    Align the ends of the clip with the grooves on the strut, and then push the clip onto the strut until the clip is fully seated in the notch.
    Figure 1. Hood side of strut shown, body side similar
  2. Clean the strut ball studs on the hood mount and hood hinge (x2) with a clean rag.
  3. Position the LH hood gas strut on hood hinge ball stud, and then install the clip that attaches the strut to the hood hinge.
  4. Position the LH hood gas strut on hood mount ball stud, and then install the clip that attaches the strut to the hood mount.
  5. Remove the hood prop.
  6. Close and open the hood 3 times to verify proper gas strut installation.