Tesla Model 3: HV Header - Inverter - Rear Drive Unit - Install
Install
- Install a new retainer into the header, and then
fasten the clips (x6) that attach the retainer to the
header.
- Install the HV header onto the inverter.
Note: Push, pull, and push on the header to make
sure it is fully seated.
- Install the new bolts (x2) that attach the HV header
to the inverter.
Torque 6 Nm
- Perform an inverter air leak test. See Inverter Air
Leak Test.
- Fully raise the handle on the rear drive unit HV
electrical harness.
- Attach the HV connector lever lock onto the back of
the HV electrical harness.
- Firmly connect the HV electrical harness to the
inverter connector.
Caution:
Make sure that the harness fits the connector
squarely and tightly.
- While pressing the harness to the connector, remove
the HV connector lever lock.
- While pressing the harness to the connector, fully
lower the handle.
- Slide the release to lock the HV electrical harness.
- Install the bolt that attaches the HV electrical
harness to the inverter.
Torque 6 Nm
- Fasten the clip that attaches the low voltage
electrical harness to the inverter.
- Connect the low voltage electrical harness to the
inverter connector.
- Fasten the clip that attaches the rear drive unit
inlet hose to the rear drive unit inverter.
- Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
- Perform a penthouse air leak test. See Penthouse Air
Leak Test.
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautions might be mis
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Install
Install the LH front upper control arm into the front upper control arm
mount, and then install and hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the
control arm to the mount.
Install the FUCA ride height tool onto the front upper control arm mount
at the rear outer mounting hole.
Remove
Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the windshield heater connector.
Partially close the hood.
Caution:
Use care not to damage the dashboard.
Place a fender cover across the dashboard to protect t