Tesla Model 3: Breathers - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
- Release the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear
plate.
- Remove and discard the HV battery breather from the LH HV battery vent
shroud assembly.
- Release the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the RH shear
plate.
- Remove and discard the HV battery breather from the RH HV battery vent
shroud assembly.
Install
- Use an IPA wipe to clean the holes where the breathers will install.
- Install a new HV battery breather into the LH HV battery vent shroud
assembly
Note: Press at the center of the breather, and then press at
3 points forming a triangle pattern on the breather, to make sure that the HV
battery breather is fully seated.
- Apply sideways pressure on the HV battery breather at several locations
to verify that it is attach in the LH HV battery vent shroud.
- Fasten the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear
plate.
- Install a new HV battery breather into the RH HV battery vent shroud
assembly
Note: Press at the center of the breather, and then press at 3
points forming a triangle pattern on the breather, to make sure that the HV
battery breather is fully seated.
- Apply sideways pressure on the HV battery breather at several locations
to verify that it is attach in the RH HV battery vent shroud.
- Fasten the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the RH shear
plate.
- Install the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
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Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
and insulating HV gloves with a minimum
SPECIAL TOOLS
Asy, Service Cover, Penthouse, Model 3 (1127845-00-A)
Skt, 1/4in Dr, 5-Lobe Torx Plus External (1059330-00-B)
Wrench, Torque + Angle, 1/4" Dr (1076971-02-A)
Cap, Logic Conn, Inv, 3DU
Remove
Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See
Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
Remove the foam cover from the LH side of the penthouse.
Remove the LH rear sill panel trim.
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Install
Wipe up any spilled coolant.
Caution: Spilled coolant can create an
electrical path.
O-rings in good condition
Make sure that the o-rings are not damaged and that they are properly
seated in the connector groove prior to inserting the tube into the power
conversion system.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Pliers, Clip Removal (1133569-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH rear wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolt and release the clips (x16) that attach the LH rear
wheel arch liner to the vehicle, and then remove the liner from the vehicle
Torque 5 Nm
In