2025-01-23

High Voltage Battery Assembly - Skid Plate - Rear (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1601011102 FRT 0.2 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: High Voltage Battery Assembly - Skid Plate - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Lower bolts (x2) that attach the skid plate to the HV battery
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP10
 Reuse
Upper bolts (x4) that attaches the skid plate to the HV battery
64 Nm (47.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.
  2. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Middle Aero Shield (Remove and Replace).
  3. Use a clip pry tool to release the clip that attaches the LH coolant hose to the rear HV battery skid plate.
  4. Use a clip pry tool to release the clips (x2) that attach the RH coolant hose to the rear HV battery skid plate.
  5. Remove the lower bolts (x2) that attach the skid plate to the HV battery.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx Plus EP10
  6. Remove the upper bolts (x4) that attach the skid plate to the HV battery, and then remove the skid plate from the HV battery.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket

Install

  1. With assistance, position the skid plate onto the HV battery, then hand-tighten the upper bolts (x4) that attach the skid plate to the HV battery.
  2. Install the lower bolts (x2) that attach the skid plate to the HV battery.
    13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx Plus EP10
  3. Torque the upper bolts (x4) that attach the skid plate to the HV battery.
    64 Nm (47.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  4. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the RH coolant hose to the rear HV battery skid plate enclosure.
  5. Fasten the clip that attaches the LH coolant hose to the rear HV battery skid plate enclosure.
  6. Install the mid aero shield panel. See Middle Aero Shield (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.