Tesla Model 3: Cover - HV Probe - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
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 voltage cable, busbar, or fitting is handled. Refer to Tech
Note TN-15-92-003, "High Voltage Awareness Care Points" for additional safety
information.
Remove
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).

- Remove and discard the 5-lobe bolts (x2) that attach the HV probe cover
to the penthouse cover, and then remove the HV probe cover from the
penthouse cover.

Install
- Use an IPA wipe to clean the HV probe cover gasket surface, and the
mating surface of the penthouse cover.
- Inspect the condition of the HV probe cover gasket, and if there is any
cracking, cuts, or damage, install a new gasket into the HV probe cover.

- Install the HV probe cover onto the penthouse cover, install new 5-lobe
bolts to attach the HV probe cover to the penthouse cover, and then mark the
bolts with a paint pen after they are torqued.
Torque 6 Nm
- Perform a penthouse air leak test. See
Penthouse Air Leak Test.
- Connect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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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
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the LH air wave end cap to the main
instrument panel decor trim, and then remove the cap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the rev
Remove
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd
Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and
Install).
Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove
and Replace).
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