Tesla Model 3: Flood Ports - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace) - Install
Install
- Use an IPA wipe to clean the area around the openings where the flood
ports were removed.

- Install a 2nd generation flood port into the opening at the LH underside
of the HV battery penthouse.
Note: Press up firmly to fully seat the flood port and fasten the
clips (x8) internally.
- Repeat step
2 to install a 2nd generation flood port into the RH underside of the HV
battery penthouse.
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- Fasten the clips that attach the HV battery coolant hoses to the RH
shear plate.
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- Fasten the clips that attach the HV battery coolant hoses to the LH
shear plate.
- Check that the HV connections at the rear of the HV battery are tight
and secure.
- Install the rear HV battery skid plate. See
Skid Plate - HV Battery - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Perform a penthouse air leak test. See
Penthouse Air Leak Test.
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Procedure
Note: This procedure destructively removes the 1st generation flood
ports and installs 2nd generation flood ports.
Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
In Toolbox, click in
Remove
Note: There are two types of HV battery cover gaskets: an older
platter perimeter gasket, and a newer penthouse perimeter gasket. These are
referred to as platter type and penthouse type. Thi
Pack Enclosure Leak Tester, HV Battery (1026636-00-A)
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Procedure
Perform th
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FCC and IC Certification
The devices listed above comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry
Canada's licenseexempt
RSS Standard(s) and EU Directive 2014/53/EU.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference; and
This
Install
Inspect the condition of the LH front door and the LH front door trim
panel. Replace any broken clips and repair any damage.
Bring the trim panel to the door, and rest it on the door edge.
If present, remove and discard the highlighted clip.
Route the harness as illustrated,