Tesla Model 3: Contactor - Negative - HV Battery- Remove

SPECIAL TOOLS

Ratchet, 1/4" Sq Dr, HV Insulated (1057602-00-A)

Ext Bar, Wobble, 1/4" Dr, HV Insulated (1057603-00-A)

Magnet, Flexible, HV Insulated, 18" (1057607-00-A)

Socket, 1/4" Dr, Deep,10 mm,Thin Wall, Insul (1133768-00-A)

Resistance meter, microohm, Hioki RM 3548 (1076927-00-A)

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 rating of class 0 (1000V) must be worn at all times a high voltage cable, busbar, or fitting is handled. Refer to Tech Note TN-15-92-003, "High Voltage Awareness Care Points" for additional safety information.

Remove

1. Remove the pyrotechnic battery disconnect from the penthouse. See Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace).

2. Remove the clip that attaches the HV battery penthouse harness to the HV battery fast charge contactor.
3. Disconnect the electrical harness from the HV battery negative contactor connectors.

4. Remove the insulator caps from the HV battery negative contactor.

5. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the HV battery negative contactor to the negative busbar.

6. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the HV battery negative contactor to the battery terminal.

7. Remove the nuts that attach the HV battery negative contactor to the penthouse, and then remove the contactor from the penthouse.

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