04/08/2021 16:30:02

Ground Cable - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 16100022 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

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This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Raise and support vehicle.
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    Set air suspension to "Jack Mode".
  2. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks.
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    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side.
  3. Remove clips securing front aero shield.
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    5x push clips.
  4. Remove bolts securing front aero shield and remove from vehicle.
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    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
  5. Release clips securing wheel house liner to front skid plate.
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    4x clips.
  6. Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body sill.
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm.
  7. Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body casting.
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm.
  8. Remove bolts securing front skid plate to front subframe and remove skid plate.
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    4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm.
  9. Release bolt securing ground strap to body.
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm.
  10. Release clip securing ground cable to battery.
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    1x clip.
  11. Remove bolt securing ground cable to HV battery and remove assembly.
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm? torque.

Install

  1. Route and install bolt securing ground cable to HV battery .
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm? torque.
  2. Install clip securing ground cable to battery.
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    1x clip.
  3. Install bolt securing ground strap to body.
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm.
  4. Position front skid plate for installation and thread in all bolts .
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    4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Torque at later step.
  5. Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body casting.
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm.
  6. Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body sill.
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm.
  7. Torque bolts securing front skid plate to front subframe.
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    4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm.
  8. Secure clips securing wheel house liner to front skid plate.
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    4x clips.
  9. Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install fasteners securing front aero shield to vehicle.
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    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
  10. Install clips securing front aero shield.
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    5x push clips.
  11. Lower vehicle fully.
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered.
  12. Remove vehicle from lift.
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    Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode".