how to open frunk with no power to vehicle and tow access does not have the actuator release wires.

[JimmyPb]

So, I decided to understand what to do in a situation where the 12V battery fails...In my Model Y Tesla, I understand you can jump it if you open up the frunk and put jumper cables on it for 20 to 30 seconds.....however on closer inspection on opening the frunk with no power, I opened the tow hook port on the front bumper expecting to see two wires that allow me to actuate the frunk latch....much to my surprise, no wires. The instructions do not have an instance where there are no wires in the tow hook port.....Does anyone have any idea if there is a future update that allows the frunk to be actuated in another way?

 

[DanDi58]

See: Options to open after accident, dead 12V battery

Oh I see you're already there.

 

[Steve I]

Sorry to piggyback on the OP's post, but should it be possible to pop the tow hook cover without needing to use a pry tool? It could be that I'm pushing in the wrong spot, but I can't seem to pop the front tow hook cover by hand.

 

[DanDi58]

See the link I posted, it shows where to press.

 

[Steve I]

So I guess the answer is you need something to use to pry the tow hook cover off. It is difficult, if not impossible to remove the cover by hand...

 

[DanDi58]

No - scroll down here - Model Y Owner's Manual | Tesla

(Sorry, there were 2 threads on this same topic and I forgot which one was which).

 

[Steve I]

I guess the trick is I need to have stronger fingers to push the top right corner. I'll try it again soon...

 

[JimmyPb]

On my missing wires, took it into the dealer and they disassembled the bumper and routed the wire into the proper location. So hopefully I will never have to open up the tow hook access point again. But the trunk release is now there....The key to opening the tow hook cover is pushing in exactly the right place...no strength required.