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

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Skid Plate - HV Battery - Rear (Remove and Replace)

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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 and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components.

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Parent topic: 1610 - HV Battery Enclosure

Remove

  1. Remove the mid aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).

  1. Release the clips that attach the hoses to the rear HV battery skid plate

  1. Remove the lower bolts that attach the skid plate to the HV battery. Torque 13 Nm

  1. Remove the upper nuts that attach the skid plate to the HV battery. Torque 13 Nm

  1. Remove the upper bolts that attach the skid plate to the HV battery, and then remove the skid plate from the HV battery. Torque 30 Nm

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

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