Tesla Model 3: Vent Assembly - HV Battery - RH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Use Toolbox to put the vehicle into Factory Mode.
- Invoke diagnostics on the touchscreen.
- Inspect the Notifications for either a BMS_a123 or a BMS_W123 alert.
- If:
- Either alert is present - Contact Service Engineering. Do not perform
this procedure.
- Neither alert is present - Continue to the next step.
- Exit diagnostics and restart the touchscreen.
- Use Toolbox to exit Factory Mode.
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See
Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
- Remove the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
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- Release the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the RH shear
plate.
- Put on personal protective equipment.
Warning: HV insulating gloves and leather glove protectors must be
worn when exposed to the interior of the HV battery.

- Remove the nuts (x5) that attach the RH vent assembly to the HV battery,
and then remove the vent assembly from the battery.
Install
- Put on personal protective equipment
Warning: HV insulating gloves and leather glove protectors must be
worn when exposed to the interior of the HV battery.

- Install the RH vent assembly to the HV battery, and then install the
nuts (x5) that attach the vent assembly to the battery.
Torque 10 Nm
- Perform an HV battery air leak test. See
HV Battery Air Leak Test.
- If the new vent assembly does not have a breather valve preinstalled,
install one now. See
Breathers - HV Battery (Remove and Replace).
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- Fasten the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the RH shear
plate.
- Install the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
- Connect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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Opening
To open the front trunk:
Ensure that the area around the hood is
free of obstacles.
Touch the associated OPEN button on the
touchscreen, double-click the front trunk
button on the key fob accessory, or touch
the front trunk button on the mobile app.
Pull the hood
Install
Install the LH headlight to the vehicle.
Caution: Do not damage the headlight during installation.
Install the fastener(s) that attach the LH headlight to the body.
Torque 5.9 Nm
Install the bolt that attaches the fender bracket to the body.
Torque 3 Nm
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