2025-05-20

Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 11350302 0.12 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. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2025-05-20: Replaced the underhood storage unit removal step with the access panel removal step according to the latest validation.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the hood latch to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse

Remove

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Note
If the hood latch does not open electronically, use the manual front trunk tool to open the hood.
  • 1130534-00-ATOOL, FRUNK RELEASE, MANUAL, MODEL 3
  1. Remove the underhood storage unit access panel. See Access Panel - Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  2. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the hood latch electrical connector.
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    CAUTION
    Do not push down on the red locking tab. Pull the red tab to release the connector lock, and then pull again to release the connector.
  3. Mark the location of the hood latch with masking tape.
  4. Remove the bolts that attach the hood latch to the front end carrier.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  5. Release the hood latch actuator cable from the hood latch.
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    Note
    Manually open the latch to create slack in the cable for removal.
  6. Release the hood latch actuator cable clip from the hood latch.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.