Tesla Model 3: HV Header - Inverter - Rear Drive Unit - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Extractor, Drive Unit HV Header, Model 3
(1142608-00-B)
Lever Lock, HV Connector, Model 3 (1140311-00-A)
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
- Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure.
See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
- Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clip that attaches the rear drive unit
inlet hose to the rear drive unit inverter.
- Disconnect the low voltage electrical harness from
the inverter connector.
- Release the clip that attaches the low voltage
electrical harness to the inverter.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the HV electrical
harness to the inverter.
- Slide the release to unlock the HV electrical
harness.
- Lift the handle on HV electrical harness, and then
disconnect the HV electrical harness from the inverter
connector.
- Remove and discard the bolts that attach the HV
header to the inverter.
- Insert the extractor tool into the HV header, push
the tool handle in, and pull on the header to remove it
from the inverter.
- Release the clips (x6) that attach the retainer to
the inverter, and then remove and discard the retainer
from the inverter.
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Install
Install a new retainer into the header, and then
fast
DRAFT
Warning: This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautio
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautions might be mis
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Caution:
Vehicles built before March 25th, 2019 have 1st generation front
subframes. Vehicles built on March 25th, 2019 and after have 2nd generation
front subframes. When a 1st generation subframe is replaced with a 2nd
generation subframe, the 1st generation (discontinued) steering rack, if
Remove
Partially raise the vehicle to a comfortable working height. See Raise
Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Disconne