Tesla Model 3: Skid Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the front aero shield. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).

- Remove the bolts and clips that attach the skid plate to the battery,
and then remove the plate from the battery.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements a
Vent Assembly - HV Battery - LH- Remove
Remove
Use Toolbox to put the vehicle into Factory Mode.
Invoke diagnostics on the touchscreen.
Inspect the Notifications for either a BMS_a123 or a BMS_W12
Remove
Use Toolbox to put the vehicle into Factory Mode.
Invoke diagnostics on the touchscreen.
Inspect the Notifications for either a BMS_a123 or a BMS_W123 alert.
If:
Either alert is present
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Remove
Remove the driver floormat.
Remove the center console LH side carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the LH temperature sensor electrical connector.
Release the tabs that attach the LH temperature sensor inside the HVAC
assembl
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. 1st generation
subframes require special M8 bolts to install