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
SEE MORE:
Remove
Open all doors.
Fully lower all windows.
Move the driver and front passenger seats fully forward.
Remove the 2nd row floor mat from the vehicle.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Open the hood.
Remove the rear underhood
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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