Tesla Model 3: Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace)
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 - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the cover for the 12V positive terminal.
- Loosen the nut that attaches the positive lead to the battery, and then
remove the lead from the battery.
Torque 6 Nm
- Remove the 12V battery strap. See
Strap - 12V Battery (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the hose from the LH side of the battery, and then remove the
battery from the vehicle
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution:
Before installing the new battery, make sure that the new battery's
Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) is above 12.6V. If the OCV is between 12.4V and
12.6V, recharge the new battery. Any battery below 12.4V must be discarded.
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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
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).
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Remove
Release the clips (x2) that attach the rear overhead console to the
headliner, and then lower the console from the headliner.
Caution:
To avoid damaging the headliner, do not pry against the headliner.
Insert a 90 degree trim tool near the dome light and pull downwards to rele
Install
Install the HV header onto the HV battery.
Note: Push and pull on the header to make sure it is secured.
Install and hand-tighten the bolts that attach the HV header to the HV
battery
Tighten the bolts to proper torque.
Torque 10 Nm
Fully raise the handle on the rear dr