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:
Remove
Disconnect 12V power.
Remove the LH front door trim panel.
Remove the LH front door inner belt seal.
Remove the LH front door outer belt seal.
Remove the LH front window motor/regulator assembly.
Remove the LH door exterior release handle.
Remove the LH front door latch.
Remove
Hood (Remove and Replace)- Remove
This procedure assumes the hood striker, hinges, bump stops, and plugs are
undamaged. Inspect these components from the old hood and if necessary, replace
with new parts.
Remove
RH shown, LH similar
Release the clips that attach the LH and RH hood gas stru