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Tesla Model 3: Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) - Remove

Tesla Model 3 2017-2024 Service Manual / Electrical / 12V Battery and Fuses / Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) / Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) - Remove

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  8. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Remove the 12V auxiliary battery. See Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace).

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the 12V battery rear hook tie down to the body, and then remove the tie down from the body.

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the superbottle to the thermal beam.

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the coolant hose to the battery bracket.

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the 12V battery vent hose to the 12V battery bracket.
  2. Remove the upper bolts (x2) that attach the battery bracket to the shock tower brace, and the lower bolts (x2) that attach the battery bracket to the battery beam.

Note: Reach through under the superbottle to gain access to the underside of the battery beam and the lower bolts.

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Loosen the inner bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the RH shock tower.

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Loosen the outer bolt that attaches the shock tower brace to the RH shock tower.

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Remove the inner bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the LH shock tower.

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Remove the outer bolt that attaches the shock tower brace to the LH shock tower.
  2. Shift the LH side of the shock tower brace forward to increase working space, and then remove the battery bracket from the vehicle.

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the 12V battery tie down bracket to the battery bracket, and then remove the tie down bracket from the battery bracket.

Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) -Remove

  1. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the front hook to the battery bracket, and then remove the front hook from the battery bracket.

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