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:
Controller - High Voltage- Remove
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage
Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective
equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 0
(1000V) must be worn at all times a high volt
Remove
Open the LH rear door.
Mark the position of the LH rear door striker using masking tape.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH rear door striker to the body, and
then remove the striker from the vehicle.
Install
Hand-tighten the bolts that attach the LH rear door striker to