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.
- Fasten the clips that attach the HV battery coolant hoses to the RH
shear plate.
- 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)
Pack Kit, Enclosure, Leak Test, HV Battery, Complete (1140501-00-A)
Kit, Encl Leak Test Adapters, HV Battery (1144879-00-A)
Procedure
Perform th
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Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Top
Bottom
Install the front fascia grille onto the front fascia, and then fasten
the clips (x9) that attach the grille to the fascia.
Install the screws that attach the front fascia grille to the front
fascia.
Torque 1.8 Nm
Special tools required for this procedure:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Pliers, Clip Removal (1133569-00-A)
On a wall, measure 14.5 in (36.8 cm) from the floor, and then apply a
length of 1-inch masking tape horizontally to the wall to mark the
measurement.
Measure 25 ft (7.62 m) from the wall, and then a