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:
Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Remove
Remove
Remove the driver seat. See
Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Remove the driver headrest trim. See
Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Remove the side outer cover from the driver seat. See
Cover - Outer Side - Driv
12V Power- Disconnect
SPECIAL TOOLS
Cap, Logic Conn, Inv, 3DU (1108272-00-B)
Warning: This procedure disables 12V power, but does not verify that
high voltage power is no longer available to high voltage components (PTC heater,
A/C compressor, inverters, etc). Perform
Vehicle Electrical Isolati