Tesla Model 3: Contactor - Positive - 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
- Remove the pyrotechnic battery disconnect from the penthouse. See
Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the high voltage controller. See
Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the 12V DCDC passthrough. See
Passthrough - DCDC - 12V (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the power conversion system LV
connector and DC bus HV connector, and from the HV battery positive
contactor connectors.
- Remove the insulator caps from the HV battery positive contactor.
- Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the HV battery positive
contactor to the positive busbar.
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the HV battery positive
contactor to the battery terminal.
- Remove the nuts (x3) that attach the positive HV battery power switch to
the penthouse.
- Tilt the rear of the HV battery positive contactor up, and then remove
the contactor from the penthouse.
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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 posit
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
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Remove
Remove the trunk floor trim. See
Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the trunk sill trim to the body.
Tip: Pull the corner of the trunk sill trim upwards to release the
corner clip, and then release the remaining clips.
Remove the tru
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the LH air wave end cap to the main
instrument panel decor trim, and then remove the cap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the re