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
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DRAFT
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 and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Dri
Remove
Remove the front subframe assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)
Release the clip that connects the front drive unit inverter-heat
exchanger hose to the heat exchanger coolant inle
Release the clips that attach the front drive unit inverter-