2024-09-04

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

Correction code 16102202 0.48 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.

    Torque Specifications

    Table 1. Torque Specifications: Skid Plate - HV Battery - Rear (Remove and Replace)
    Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
    Bolt that attaches the rear skid plate to the lower HV battery
    13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
    • External Torx Plus EP10
    • 4 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    		Reuse
    Nut that attaches the rear skid plate to the upper HV battery
    13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    		Reuse
    Bolts that attach the rear skid plate to the upper HV battery
    30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    		Reuse

    Remove

    1. Remove the mid aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
    2. Release the clips (x2) that attach the coolant hose to the LH shear plate.
    3. Release the clips that attach the hoses to the rear HV battery skid plate
    4. Remove the lower bolts that attach the skid plate to the HV battery.
      13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
    5. Remove the upper nuts that attach the skid plate to the HV battery.
      13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
    6. Remove the upper bolts that attach the skid plate to the HV battery, and then remove the skid plate from the HV battery.
      30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
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      Note
      Some vehicles are equipped with self-tapping bolts from the factory. If the vehicle is equipped with a bolt with a hexagonal indentation on the bolt head (1637725-00-A), the torque value is 64 Nm.

    Install

    Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.