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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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
Install
Install the 12V battery bracket beam on the vehicle.
Caution:
Keep the 12V battery ground terminal away to avoid catching between the
beam and the bracket.
Install the bolts that atta
SEE MORE:
Make sure that the upper bolt for each door hinge is installed, and the
bolt head extends approximately 10 mm from flush.
With assistance, lower the rear LH door onto the door hinges, and engage
the upper bolts into the hinges.
Install the lower bolt of each hinge into the door
Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the cooling fan module. See Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and
Install).
Release the side clips that attach the active grille shutter to the
condenser fan module.
Release the lower clips that attach the active grille shutter to