Tesla Model 3: Strap - 12V Battery (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).

- Loosen the nut that attaches the 12V battery upper tie down bracket to
the 12V battery strap. Torque 5 Nm
- Push down and slide the 12V battery strap to the right to release it
from the front hook and rear tie down assembly.
- Remove the 12V battery strap from the vehicle.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507 (1076921-00-B)
Test Probes, Slim, Fluke TP38 (1130480-00-A)
Warning: This procedure verifies that high voltage power is no
longer available to high vol
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover
SEE MORE:
Remove
Open all doors.
Lower all windows.
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).
Pull upward at the lower corner of the rea
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).