Electric Lift and Soft-Close Kit for the Model Y Refresh
Add powered hood movement and a final soft-close actuator with this electric frunk kit. The package combines two lift struts, a controller, power and signal harnesses, a latch assembly and installation hardware. Choose the version for Juniper with or without a factory frunk button, Model Y Standard or Model YL.
- Electric Strut Pair
- Soft-Close Actuator
- 4 Version Choices
Key Features
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Powered Lift Struts
A left-and-right electric strut pair raises and lowers the hood.
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Soft-Close Assembly
A separate actuator completes the final latch movement.
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Control Connections
A control box, power harness and signal harness connect the kit components.
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Four Vehicle Choices
Match Juniper with or without its factory frunk button, Model Y Standard or Model YL.
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Opening Settings
Adjustable opening height and speed must be set within the available hood clearance.
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Emergency Cable
The supplied mechanical pull cable is described as a one-time emergency function; use disables automatic soft closing until serviced.
Highlights
Struts, Controller and Latch Kit
The electric strut pair moves the hood, while a separate soft-close actuator handles the final latch movement. Harnesses, brackets and hardware connect and secure the components.
Powered Hood Movement
Opening height and speed settings adjust to the available overhead clearance.
Factory Button Versions
Juniper has separate purchase choices for vehicles with and without a factory frunk button. Model Y Standard and YL have their own listed versions.
Control and Emergency Use
Vehicle commands, internal button and connected app/key methods depend on the installed kit and vehicle setup. The accessory emergency pull cable is for one-time emergency use and requires service after use.
Compatibility
| Model | Years / Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Model Y Juniper | 2025+ | Version without the frunk button, or with the factory frunk button |
| Model Y Standard | 2026+ | Select the Model Y Standard version |
| Model YL | 2026+ | Select the Model YL version |
Juniper versions are listed with and without the factory frunk button. Latch, electrical connections and hood mounting differ between versions; the year alone does not identify the version.
Specifications
| Product Type | Electric frunk opener and soft-close system |
|---|---|
| Compatible Models | Model Y Juniper 2025+ (with or without factory frunk button), Model Y Standard 2026+, Model YL 2026+ |
| Position / Location | Front trunk (frunk) hood |
| Control Method | Vehicle/app/key commands and internal button; voice/watch shortcuts and pressure-close depend on the supported vehicle and kit setup |
| Installation Type | Mounting of electric struts, latch actuator, controller and power/signal harnesses |
| Package Contents | 2 electric struts, control box, soft-close suction lock assembly, main power harness, signal harness, emergency release cable, installation hardware kit, user manual |
| Shipping Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) |
What's in the Box
- 2×Heavy-duty electric struts (left and right)
- 1×Control box
- 1×Soft-close suction lock assembly
- 1×Main power harness
- 1×Signal harness (plug-and-play)
- 1×Emergency release cable
- 1×Installation hardware kit
- 1×User manual
Installation
- Professionally mount the struts, brackets, controller and latch actuator at the specified locations. Align the hood without bypassing the original primary or secondary latch.
- Connect and protect the power and signal harnesses; route wiring away from moving struts, hinges, water paths and service access.
- Route the accessory emergency cable as instructed and retain the vehicle’s required emergency-opening and release functions. Explain its one-time-use limitation to the owner without pulling it as a routine test.
- Set supported height and speed while parked with all people and objects clear. Test normal commands, original releases and hood-status indications according to the installation procedure without using body parts to test resistance sensing.
Good to Know
Caution
- Operate only while parked with the hood area clear of people, tools and obstacles.
- Stop use if a latch, release or hood-status indication behaves incorrectly.
- The supplied emergency cable is described as a one-time emergency function. Do not pull it as a routine test; use disables automatic soft closing and requires service before normal powered use resumes.
- The accessory cable is not the same as Tesla’s external low-voltage release terminals.
Care
- Inspect mounting hardware, harness routing and hood alignment for looseness, rubbing or water exposure.
FAQ
Which version should I choose?
Choose Juniper with or without a factory frunk button based on your actual vehicle, or the separate Model Y Standard 2026+ or Model YL 2026+ choice.
Does every control method work on every vehicle?
Vehicle and key commands, app control, voice/watch shortcuts and pressure-close depend on the kit setup, vehicle equipment and software.
What is the emergency cable limitation?
The accessory cable is described as a one-time emergency pull. After use, automatic soft closing is disabled and service is required before normal powered operation resumes.
Is this cable the original low-voltage emergency release?
No. Tesla’s vehicle procedure uses external low-voltage terminals to release the hood latches; those terminals do not charge the low-voltage battery. The added mechanical cable and the original vehicle procedure must not be confused.
Does anti-pinch sensing replace keeping the area clear?
No. Keep people and objects outside the hood’s movement path and operate while parked.
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