Tesla Model 3: Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect- Install
Install
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- Remove the dummy disconnect from where the pyrotechnic battery
disconnect will install.
- Use an IPA wipe to clean the HV mating surfaces of the shunt, busbar,
and the pryotechnic battery disconnect.
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- Position the pyrotechnic battery disconnect into the HV battery for
installation. Make sure to align the pins of the connector with the new
pyrotechnic battery disconnect.
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- Install the new bolts that attach the pyrotechnic battery disconnect to
the HV battery, and then mark the bolts with a paint pen after they are
torqued.
Torque 9 Nm
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- Use the Hioki resistance meter to measure the resistance at the HV joint
between the newly-installed pyrotechnic battery disconnect and the LH busbar.
Note: The maximum acceptable resistance is 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ). If the
resistance is above this value, escalate a Toolbox session, as appropriate.
Generic Measurement - Actual busbars and fasteners might appear
different
- Use the Hioki resistance meter to measure the resistance at the HV joint
between the newly-installed pyrotechnic battery disconnect and the shunt.
Note: The maximum acceptable resistance is 0.045 mΩ (45 μΩ). If the
resistance is above this value, escalate a Toolbox session, as appropriate.
1st Generation
2nd Generation
- Install the pyrotechnic battery disconnect shunt insulator(s).
- Remove the penthouse service cover from the penthouse.
- Install the penthouse cover. See
Cover - Penthouse (Remove and Replace).
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Ratchet, 1/4" Sq Dr, HV Insulated (1057602-00-A)
Ext Bar, Wobble, 1/4" Dr, HV Insulated (1057603-00-A)
Skt, 1/4" Sq Dr, 13mm, HV Insulated (1057606-00-A)
Resistance meter, microohm, Hi
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Gauge, Taper Step (1080552-00-A)
Procedure
Remove the LH rear door exterior release handle. See Handle - Exterior
Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
Exercise the handle mechanism, pulling the handle to the maximum
position and releasing it, 5 times.
If the hand
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear LH sill panel trim. See
Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and R