Tesla Front Trunk Frunk Lift Strut Replacement Upgrade
The front hood or frunk on the Tesla only opens a little when you open it. A simple upgrade is to replace the hood lift struts, which allows the frunk to open up completely when you press open on the touchscreen or your Tesla app. Replacing the frunk struts on a Tesla takes less than thirty minutes.
How to Replace Front Trunk Frunk Lift Strut on a Tesla
What you will need
- Tesla Hood Lift Supports
- Open frunk automatically: Hood Strut 6304 is designed for the Jeep Grand Cherokee but fits the Tesla Model 3.
- Flathead Screwdriver
- Friend (Helps Hold the Hood)
Procedure
- Press OPEN on the touchscreen to open the hood and frunk.
- Go to the front of the vehicle and lift up the hood.
- Locate one of the hood supports at each rear corner of the hood.
- Have a helper keep the hood up in the open position.
- Use a flathead screwdriver to push the C clip away from the ball and joint connector.
- Pull the hood support away from the joint.
- Repeat the procedure for the lower connection.
- Install the new frunk struts in reverse order.
- Repeat the same steps for the hood strut on the other side. Teslas have two hood supports.
Replacing the hood lift supports is very important.
The original struts can also wear out after several years, causing the hood to not stay up when closed.
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Upgrade Tesla Frunk Lift Supports
Many Tesla owners like the frunk to open up on its own. Installing hood struts 6304 ( Strut 4 6304 21217) allows the frunk to open up independently. This part number is meant for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but many Tesla owners use it successfully for the hood.
If you install upgraded struts that open the frunk automatically, closing the hood will require a little more force. Also, the hood may buckle up slightly, but it will be unnoticeable. Enjoy your Tesla frunk opening without having to touch or lift it. Evannex is an independent company that makes lift supports for Tesla, allowing the frunk and trunk to open automatically.
We hope you find the Tesla Front Trunk Frunk Lift Strut Replacement Upgrade guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Tesla.
