Tesla Model 3: Bracket - 12V Battery (Dual Motor) (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).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See
Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See
Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cowl screen panel. See
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the 12V auxiliary battery. See
Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front body controller module. See
Module - Body Controller - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).

- Release the clips that attach the coolant hoses and electrical harnesses
to the 12V battery beam.
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- Remove the bolts that attach the 12V battery beam to the vehicle.
Torque 9 Nm
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- Remove the 12V battery bracket and 12V battery beam from the vehicle.
Note: Carefully slide the beam toward the RH side of the vehicle,
and then lift the LH side of the beam to remove the assembly.
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- Remove the bolts that attach the 12V battery beam to the 12V battery
bracket, and then set the beam aside.
Torque 9 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
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Replace all nyloc nuts.
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Replace all patchbolts.
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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 th
Install
Install the front hook onto the battery bracket, and then install a new
nut to attach the front hook to the battery bracket.
Torque 9 Nm
Install the tie down bracket onto the batt
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Remove
Note: This procedure is applicable to both Model 3 base and sport
brake dust shields.
Remove the LH front brake rotor. See
Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front brake dust shield to the
knuckle, and then remove the dust shield fr
Remove
Open all doors.
Lower all windows.
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).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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