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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DRAFT
Warning: This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautio
DRAFT
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 12V battery bracket beam on the vehicle.
Caution:
Keep the 12V battery ground terminal away to avoid catching between the
beam and the bracket.
Install the bolts that attach the 12V battery bracket beam to the body.
Torque 9 Nm
Install the bolts that attach the fr
Remove
Remove the fastener that attaches the driver sun visor to the vehicle.
Torque 6 Nm
Disconnect the electrical connector from the driver sun visor.
Remove the driver sun visor from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.