Tesla Model 3: Beam - 12V Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
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 - 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. See
Underhood Storage Unit (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 12V battery bracket. See
Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace).

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

- Remove the bolts that attach the front controller to the 12V battery
bracket beam.

- Remove the bolts that attach the 12V battery bracket beam to the body.
- Remove the 12V battery bracket beam from the vehicle.
Note: Maneuver the 12V battery bracket beam to ease removal from
the vehicle.

Beam - 12V Battery (RWD) - Install
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 attach the 12V battery bracket beam to the body.
Torque 9 Nm

- Install the bolts that attach the front controller to the 12V battery
bracket beam.
Torque 10 Nm

- Install the clips that attach the coolant hoses and electrical harnesses
to the 12V battery bracket beam.
- Install the 12V battery bracket. See
Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 12V auxiliary battery. See
Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace).
- Reconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Install the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
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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
SEE MORE:
How Speed Assist Works
Model 3 displays a speed limit on the
touchscreen and you can choose if and how
you are warned when you exceed the speed
limit. You can touch this speed limit sign to
automatically change the set speed to the
detected speed limit (including any offsets
that you have set
Remove
Remove the mid aero shield. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the LH drop link to the rear
stabilizer bar and rear LH knuckle.
Torque 55 Nm
Remove the drop link from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the re