Tesla Model 3: Beam - 12V Battery (Dual Motor) (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).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See
Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See
Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cowl screen panel. See
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the 12V auxiliary battery. See
Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front body controller module. See
Module - Body Controller - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).

- Release the clips that attach the coolant hoses and electrical harnesses
to the 12V battery beam.

- Remove the bolts that attach the 12V battery beam to the vehicle.
Torque 9 Nm

- Remove the 12V battery bracket and 12V battery beam from the vehicle.
Note: Carefully slide the beam toward the RH side of the vehicle,
and then lift the LH side of the beam to remove the assembly.

- Remove the bolts that attach the 12V battery beam to the 12V battery
bracket, and then set the bracket aside.
Torque 9 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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Replace all nyloc nuts.
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Replace all patchbolts.
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Beam - 12V Battery (RWD) - 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 - R
SEE MORE:
Remove
Open the LH front door.
Move the LH front seat to the lowest and most rearward position.
Clip Locations on Center Console
Clip Locations on Decor Trim
Release the clips (x9) that attach the LH center console decor trim to
the center console, and then remove the decor trim.
Creating a Driver Profile
When you first adjust the driver's seat,
steering wheel, or driver's side mirror, the
touchscreen prompts you to create a driver
profile to save these adjustments. Your profile
also saves some of the preferences you make
using the touchscreen's Controls window.
To