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
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Remove
Remove the driver floormat.
Remove the center console LH side carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the LH temperature sensor electrical connector.
Release the tabs that attach the LH temperature sensor inside the HVAC
assembl
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the hood latch cover.
Remove the underhood storage unit carpet
Remove the underhood storage unit.
Remove the bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle.Torque
4 Nm
Remove the front wheel