Tesla Model 3: Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) -
Remove
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
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit carpet.
- If the same underhood storage unit is being reinstalled, skip to step
8. Otherwise, go to the next step if the underhood storage unit is being
replaced with a new one.
- Remove the tow hook from the underhood storage unit.
- Release the clips that attach the underhood storage unit to the vehicle,
and then remove the underhood storage unit from the vehicle.
Note: Replace any broken or missing clips, if reinstalling
the same underhood storage unit.
- Remove the reinforcement clips that are attached to the
underhood storage unit, if replacing the underhood storage unit with a new
one.
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Install
Install the reinforcement clips that are attached to the underhood
storage unit, if installing a new the underhood storage unit. Otherwise,
skip to the next step if reusing the underh
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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
missing. Follow safety requirements and
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct
Install
Use the gantry and H-frame hoist to lift the HV battery out of the
shipping container.
If the replacement HV battery has an HV battery center rail ski, go to
step 8.
With an assistant, install the center rail ski to the HV battery.
Install the bolts that attach the center rail