Is there anyway to replace the bolt that the frunk strut brackets are secured to? Please see the attached picture and the circled part for the part I’m referencing. Again, I am looking for a replacement for the BOLT, not the nut. Thank you!
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Could you be more explicit? Was it stripped? Is your car in warranty? Any sort of details could help us to help you better.Is there anyway to replace the bolt that the frunk strut brackets are secured to? Please see the attached picture and the circled part for the part I’m referencing. Again, I am looking for a replacement for the BOLT, not the nut. Thank you!
Of course.. I was working on installing the Hansshow Automatic Frunk opener, and when I was attempting to remove one of the nuts from the original strut bracket, the bolt became loose and would turn with the nut, which, in turn, prevented me from removing or tightening the nut, so the nut is stuck on the last thread of the bolt, and the bracket is loose as a result. I have tried to use vice grips to put counter torque on the screw to keep it from moving, but had no luck. I am under the impression that since this occurred while trying to install a mod, that it won’t be covered by warranty. So I am kind of at a loss for what to do. I am willing to cut off the bracket and nut/bolt if possible, as I am replacing it with the bracket from Hansshow, but I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions first.Could you be more explicit? Was it stripped? Is your car in warranty? Any sort of details could help us to help you better.
If there's room behind the bracket to stick in an electrode, you can get someone with an arc welder to put on a few tack welds between the bolt and the frunk. That would serve to hold the bolt so you can remove the nut and bracket, and then reinforce the welds.Of course.. I was working on installing the Hansshow Automatic Frunk opener, and when I was attempting to remove one of the nuts from the original strut bracket, the bolt became loose and would turn with the nut, which, in turn, prevented me from removing or tightening the nut, so the nut is stuck on the last thread of the bolt, and the bracket is loose as a result. I have tried to use vice grips to put counter torque on the screw to keep it from moving, but had no luck. I am under the impression that since this occurred while trying to install a mod, that it won’t be covered by warranty. So I am kind of at a loss for what to do. I am willing to cut off the bracket and nut/bolt if possible, as I am replacing it with the bracket from Hansshow, but I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions first.
1 | HOOD ASSY, MODEL 3, E-COATED | 1081390-E0-C | Over-the-Counter(No VIN) | 1 | 1 | |
2 | HOOD BUMPSTOP. | 1090735-00-C | Over-the-Counter(No VIN) | 2 | 1 |
1 | HOOD STRUT REINF | 1091870-00-B | Over-the-Counter(No VIN) | 2 | 1 | |
2 | NUT,HF,M8-1.25,[10],G1009 | 1454546-00-A | Over-the-Counter(No VIN) | 4 | 1 |
Thank you. I will look into doing this. I think that could work, if there is enough space.If you are able to remove
If there's room behind the bracket to stick in an electrode, you can get someone with an arc welder to put on a few tack welds between the bolt and the frunk. That would serve to hold the bolt so you can remove the nut and bracket, and then reinforce the welds.
I noticed the same thing when I looked at the parts manual too. I think I’m going to look into the welding option to see if I could get that to work. Thanks for the suggestion!The bolts look welded to the frunk. Only the nuts and brackets appear to be removable. Even if you manage to remove the nut, you would still have to find a way to weld the bolt back to the frunk.
Tesla EPC shows for frunk only, the bumpstops are a separate part:
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1 HOOD ASSY, MODEL 3, E-COATED 1081390-E0-C Over-the-Counter(No VIN) 1 1 2 HOOD BUMPSTOP. 1090735-00-C Over-the-Counter(No VIN) 2 1
In hinge and fittings, only the strut bracket and nuts are available as parts:
1 HOOD STRUT REINF 1091870-00-B Over-the-Counter(No VIN) 2 1 2 NUT,HF,M8-1.25,[10],G1009 1454546-00-A Over-the-Counter(No VIN) 4 1
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