Tesla Model 3: Strap - 12V Battery (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Loosen the nut that attaches the 12V battery upper tie down bracket to
the 12V battery strap. Torque 5 Nm
- Push down and slide the 12V battery strap to the right to release it
from the front hook and rear tie down assembly.
- Remove the 12V battery strap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507 (1076921-00-B)
Test Probes, Slim, Fluke TP38 (1130480-00-A)
Warning: This procedure verifies that high voltage power is no
longer available to high vol
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover
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Remove
Place two thumbs at the 1 and 2 o'clock positions, resting your knuckles on
the bumper fascia surface to support your hand position. Use both thumbs to
apply force on the outer edge of the cover.
Remove
LH shown, RH similar; one clip is behind the
knuckle
Remove the LH and RH front wheels.
Release the clips (x9) that attach the front portion of the LH wheel
arch liner to the vehicle, and then move the liner aside to perform the
following steps.
LH shown, RH similar
Loosen th