Tesla Model 3: Bracket - 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.
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- Remove the bolts that attach the 12V battery beam to the vehicle.
Torque 9 Nm
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- 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.
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- Remove the bolts that attach the 12V battery beam to the 12V battery
bracket, and then set the beam 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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Bracket - 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 -
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the rear LH door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH
(Remove and Install).
Remove the LH rear door inner belt seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Rear
Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear LH door glass. See Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Rem
Remove
Open the trunk.
Lift up the rear trunk floor, and then remove it from the vehicle.
Remove the trunk sill trim. See
Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Release the trunk seal from the trunk perimeter, and then remove the
seal from the body.
Install
Install the trunk