Tesla Model 3: Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the cover for the 12V positive terminal.

- Loosen the nut that attaches the positive lead to the battery, and then
remove the lead from the battery.
Torque 6 Nm
- Remove the 12V battery strap. See
Strap - 12V Battery (Remove and Replace).

- Disconnect the hose from the LH side of the battery, and then remove the
battery from the vehicle

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution:
Before installing the new battery, make sure that the new battery's
Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) is above 12.6V. If the OCV is between 12.4V and
12.6V, recharge the new battery. Any battery below 12.4V must be discarded.
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove
Beam - 12V Battery (RWD) - Remove
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - R
SEE MORE:
Motors
Type, Rear
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, liquid-cooled
Nominal Voltage
350 V
Maximum net power and engine speed of rear motor
Note:
Tested in accordance with ECE R85.
Long Range - 202 kW
Maximum torque of rear motor
Long Range - 416
Remove
Open the hood.
Release the clips that attach the hood latch cover to the body.
Tip: Grab the cover from the bottom, and then pull it
upward to release the clips.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the child safety switch
connector, and then remove the cover from t