Tesla Model 3: Harness - Thermal Beam (Remove and Replace)
Harness - Thermal Beam- Remove
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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- Release the clips that attach the HVAC plenum outer duct to the HVAC
plenum inner duct, and then remove the outer duct.
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- Remove the bolt that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness cover
to the front body controller module, and then remove the cover.
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- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the front body
controller module connector
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- Release the clip that attaches the suction/liquid lines to the body near
the TXV.

- Remove the bolt that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness ground
terminal to the compressor.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the compressor
connector.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the high pressure
transducer connector.

- Release the clips that attach the thermal beam electrical harness to the
compressor and compressor bracket.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the low pressure
transducer connector.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the chiller and EXV
assembly connector.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the coolant
temperature sensor connector.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the 5-way valve
actuator connector.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the HV battery
coolant pump connector.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the powertrain
coolant pump connector.

- Release the clip that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness to
the superbottle.

- Release the clip that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness to
the chiller and EXV assembly hose, and then remove the electrical harness
from the hose.

- Release the clip that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness to
the superbottle.

- Release the clip that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness to
the suction/liquid lines.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the superbottle
level sensor connector.

- Disconnect the thermal beam electrical harness from the powertrain pump
to sill hose coolant temperature sensor connector.
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- Release the clips that attach the thermal beam electrical harness to the
shock tower brace.
- Remove the thermal beam electrical harness from the vehicle
Harness - Thermal Beam- Install
Install
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- Fasten the clips that attach the thermal beam electrical harness to the
shock tower brace.
- Install the bolt that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness
ground terminal to the RH shear wall.
Torque 10 Nm

- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the powertrain pump to
sill hose coolant temperature sensor connector.

- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the superbottle level
sensor connector.

- Fasten the clip that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness to the
suction/liquid lines.

- Fasten the clip that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness to the
superbottle.

- Install the thermal beam electrical harness to the chiller and EXV
assembly hose, and then fasten the clip that attaches the electrical harness
to the hose.

- Fasten the clip that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness to the
superbottle.

- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the powertrain coolant
pump connector.
- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the HV battery coolant
pump connector.


- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the 5-way valve actuator
connector.

- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the coolant temperature
sensor connector.

- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the chiller and EXV
assembly connector.

- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the low pressure
transducer connector.

- Fasten the clips that attach the thermal beam electrical harness to the
compressor and compressor bracket.

- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the high pressure
transducer connector.

- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the compressor connector.

- Install the bolt that attaches the thermal beam electrical harness
ground terminal to the compressor.
Torque 6 Nm
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- Fasten the clip that attaches the suction/liquid lines to the body near
the TXV.
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- Connect the thermal beam electrical harness to the front body controller
module connector.
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- Install the thermal beam electrical harness cover to the front body
controller module, and then install the bolt that attaches the cover to the
module.
Torque 6 Nm
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- Install the HVAC plenum outer duct to the HVAC plenum inner duct, and
then fasten the clips that attach the outer duct to the inner duct.
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
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Harness - Trunk- Remove
Remove
Remove the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and
Install).
Disconnect the trunk electrical harness connectors.
Remove and discard the bo
SEE MORE:
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
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Harness - Charge Port to HV Battery (Three-Phase) - Remove
Remove
Open all doors and windows.
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat fully
forward.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See