2025-03-12

Hood (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1010020301 FRT 0.30 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

This procedure assumes the hood striker, hinges, bump stops, and plugs are undamaged. Inspect these components from the old hood and if necessary, replace with new parts.
Table 1. Torque Specifications: Hood (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x4) that secure hood to LH and RH hood hinges
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove hood striker from hood assembly. See Hood Striker (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove LH and RH hood bump stops from hood.
  3. Remove hood baffle.
  4. Apply tape surrounding hood hinge to keep accurate alignment.
  5. With assistance, remove the nuts (x4) that attach the hood to the LH and RH hood hinges.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  6. With assistance, remove the hood from the vehicle, and then place it on a padded surface.

Install

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CAUTION
If using this procedure to install an unpainted part, make sure to apply seam sealer to all seams prior to installing and painting the part. Refer to the Collision Repair manual for more information.
  1. With assistance, loosely install nuts securing hood to RH and LH hood hinge.
    27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  2. Install hood baffle.
  3. Install RH and LH hood bumps stop to hood.
  4. Install hood striker from hood assembly. See Hood Striker (Remove and Replace).