Tesla Model 3: Harness - AC Inlet - HV Battery- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
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 HV battery fast charge contactor. See
Contactor - Fast Charge - HV Battery (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the AC inlet terminal covers over the
negative and positive ring terminals, and then remove the covers.
- Remove and discard the bolts that attach the negative and positive ring
terminals to the busbars.
- Release the clips (x8) that attach the HV battery fast charge contactor
cover to the HV battery fast charge contactor, and then remove the cover
with the HV battery AC inlet harness from the contactor.
Caution: The cover is a one-time use as the clips are fragile and break
easily.
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Install
Use an IPA wipe to clean the mating surfaces of the positive ring
terminal to the positive busbar, and the negative ring terminal to the
negative busbar.
Install the HV battery fast
SPECIAL TOOLS
Ratchet, 1/4" Sq Dr, HV Insulated (1057602-00-A)
Ext Bar, Wobble, 1/4" Dr, HV Insulated (1057603-00-A)
Skt, 1/4" Sq Dr, 13mm, HV Insulated (1057606-00-A)
Magnet, Flexible, HV Insulated
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3 (1135103-00-A)
Remove
Remove the rear subframe assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the
knuckle.
With an assistant, remove the bolt and nut
Remove
Open the LH front door.
Move the driver seat fully to the rear.
Release the clips that attach the driver footrest to the body, and
remove the footrest from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.