HV Header - Rear Drive Unit - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 16306302 0.96 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- 1140423-00-B Extractor, Battery HV Header, Model 3
- 1140311-00-A Lever Lock, HV Connector, Model 3
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness and have completed all required certification courses (if applicable) are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 0 (1000V) must be worn at all times a high voltage cable, busbar, or fitting is handled. Refer to Tech Note TN-15-92-003, High Voltage Awareness Care Points
for additional safety information.
Remove
- Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
- Remove the rear HV battery skid plate. See Skid Plate - HV Battery - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the RH inner HV battery return hose to the HV battery.
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Remove the nuts that attach the rear drive unit HV electrical harness bracket to the HV battery.
- Slide the release to unlock the HV battery rear drive unit connector handle of the rear drive unit to HV battery harness from the secured position.
- Fully raise the handle on the HV battery rear drive unit connector.
- Remove the HV battery rear drive unit connector from the HV battery header.
- Remove the bolts that attach the HV header to the HV battery.
- Insert the extractor tool into the HV header, push the tool handle in, and pull on the header to remove it from the HV battery.
Install
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Install the HV header onto the HV battery.
NotePush and pull on the header to make sure it is secured.
- Install and hand-tighten the bolts that attach the HV header to the HV battery
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Tighten the bolts to proper torque.
- Fully raise the handle on the HV battery rear drive unit connector of the rear drive unit to HV battery harness.
- Install the HV connector special tool onto the HV battery rear drive unit connector.
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Use both hands to firmly connect the HV battery rear drive unit connector of the rear drive unit to HV battery harness to the HV battery header.
CAUTIONMake sure that the connector fits the header squarely and tightly, and that both retention pins enter the handle.
- Remove the HV connector special tool from the HV battery rear drive unit connector.
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While pressing the HV battery rear drive unit connector onto the HV battery header, fully lower the handle.
CAUTIONMake sure that the handle does not bind as it is lowered.
- Slide the release to lock the HV battery rear drive unit connector handle in the secured position.
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Verfiy that the HV battery rear drive unit connector is fully seated, and compare both sides of the connector that it is properly secured in place.
NoteAn improperly seated connector might lead to connector damage and rear drive unit problems later on.
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Install the nuts that attach the rear drive unit HV electrical harness bracket to the HV battery.
- Fasten the clips that attach the RH inner HV battery return hose to the HV battery.
- Install the rear HV battery skid plate. See Skid Plate - HV Battery - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Perform an ancillary bay air leak test. See Ancillary Bay Air Leak Test.
- Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).