Tesla Model 3: Contactor - Positive - HV Battery-Install
Install
Caution:
- Replace all patchbolts.
- Replace all nyloc nuts.
- Use an IPA wipe to clean the high voltage mating surfaces of the HV
battery terminal, positive busbar, and the HV battery positive contactor.
- Tilt the rear of the HV battery positive contactor up, and then install
the contactor into the penthouse.
- Install the nuts (x3) that attach the HV battery positive contactor into
the penthouse.
Torque 8 Nm
- Install a new nut to attach the HV battery positive contactor onto the
HV battery terminal, and then mark the nut with a paint pen after it is
torqued.
Torque 9 Nm
Generic Measurement - Actual busbars and fasteners might appear
different
- Use the Hioki resistance meter to measure the resistance at the HV joint
between the HV battery positive contactor and the HV battery terminal.
Note: The maximum acceptable resistance is 0.110 mΩ (110 μΩ). If
the resistance is above this value, escalate a Toolbox session, as appropriate.
- Install a new bolt to attach the HV battery positive contactor onto the
positive busbar, and then mark the bolt with a paint pen after it is torqued.
Torque 9 Nm
Generic Measurement - Actual busbars and fasteners might appear
different
- Use the Hioki resistance meter to measure the resistance at the HV joint
between the HV battery positive contactor and the positive busbar.
Note: The maximum acceptable resistance is 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ). If the
resistance is above this value, escalate a Toolbox session, as appropriate.
- Install the insulator caps to the HV battery positive contactor.
- Connect the electrical harness to the HV battery positive contactor, and
power conversion system LV and DC bus HV connectors.
- Install the 12V DCDC passthrough. See
Passthrough - DCDC - 12V (Remove and Replace).
- Install the high voltage controller. See
Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace).
- Install the pyrotechnic battery disconnect into the penthouse. See
Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (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 minimu
Install
If a new 4-bolt high voltage controller is replacing an old 5-bolt high
voltage controller, perform these additional steps to retrofit a 28-bolt
penthouse cover with an aluminum retrofit
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Only use Tesla recommended parts.
Warning: Non-Tesla recommended parts might adversely affect
safety features and corrosion prevention treatments.
Warning: Always use the correct torque values as given in
this Manual.
Warning: Locking devices, where specified, must be fitted. If the
efficiency
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Drive Unit Bushing R&R, Model 3
(1137785-00-A)
Remove
Remove the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit -
Rear (Remove and Install)