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
SEE MORE:
Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove
Remove
Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure.
See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side -
Trunk - LH (Remove and Re
Door Assembly - Charge Port (NA) - 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 (