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Bracket - Active Hood Strut - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the actuator. See ACTUATOR - PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Use a small flat head screwdriver to release the clip that attaches the gas strut to the LH active hood strut bracket, and then remove the strut from the bracket.
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  3. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH active hood strut bracket to the body, from inside the wheel arch.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  4. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the strut bracket to the body, from on top of the bracket, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 6 mm hex
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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    G14739390Courtesy of TESLA, INC.