Tesla Model 3: Breathers - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
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- Release the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear
plate.

- Remove and discard the HV battery breather from the LH HV battery vent
shroud assembly.

- Release the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the RH shear
plate.

- Remove and discard the HV battery breather from the RH HV battery vent
shroud assembly.
Install
- Use an IPA wipe to clean the holes where the breathers will install.

- Install a new HV battery breather into the LH HV battery vent shroud
assembly
Note: Press at the center of the breather, and then press at
3 points forming a triangle pattern on the breather, to make sure that the HV
battery breather is fully seated.
- Apply sideways pressure on the HV battery breather at several locations
to verify that it is attach in the LH HV battery vent shroud.
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- Fasten the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear
plate.

- Install a new HV battery breather into the RH HV battery vent shroud
assembly
Note: Press at the center of the breather, and then press at 3
points forming a triangle pattern on the breather, to make sure that the HV
battery breather is fully seated.
- Apply sideways pressure on the HV battery breather at several locations
to verify that it is attach in the RH HV battery vent shroud.

- Fasten the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the RH shear
plate.
- Install the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
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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
SPECIAL TOOLS
Asy, Service Cover, Penthouse, Model 3 (1127845-00-A)
Skt, 1/4in Dr, 5-Lobe Torx Plus External (1059330-00-B)
Wrench, Torque + Angle, 1/4" Dr (1076971-02-A)
Cap, Logic Conn, Inv, 3DU
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Maintenance Service
Maintenance Service and Intervals
Note: Use this information to determine the maintenance
procedures and intervals that Tesla recommends.
Brake Fluid Check
Check the condition of the brake fluid every 2 years.
Brake Fluid Flush
Perform the brake fluid flush when the brake fluid
Remove
Remove the HV battery. See HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Install).
Release the clip and disconnect the powertrain supply hose fitting from
the RH underside of the penthouse.
Release the clips (x5) that attach the powertrain supply (upper) hose to
the RH side of the HV battery,