Tesla Model S: 12V Battery Bracket Beam (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the 12V battery (refer to procedure).
- Release the 2 bolts that secure the 12V battery bracket to the
front crossmember (torque 15 Nm).
- Remove the 12V battery tray.
- Release the 2 clips that secure the battery sensor harness to
the bracket.
- Release the barrel clip that secures the coolant hose to the
rear of the bracket.
- Release the bolt that secures the coolant hose retaining ring to
the battery support brace (torque 5 Nm). Gently pull the hose away
from the brace.
- On each side of the vehicle, release the bolt that secures the
battery support brace to the front frame rail (torque 3.5 Nm).
Remove the battery support brace and bracket assembly.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove the driver's and front passenger's seats (refer to
procedure).
Remove the center console assembly (refer to procedure).
Remove the IP carrier (refer to procedure).
Note: This procedure explains how to remove the front
left body harness from a vehicle with the 2nd Generation High
Voltage configuration. Vehicles with the 1st Generation High
Voltage
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to pro
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Removal
Prepare a padded work area
Remove the driver's seat assembly (refer to procedure). With an
assistant, place the seat onto a padded work area so that the
plastic seat back faces down.
Caution: To avoid damage when moving or rotating the
sea
Note: The charge port door and motor are removed as an
assembly.
Removal
Remove the LH tail light assembly (refer to procedure).
Remove the screws (x3) that secure the charge port door to the
tail light assembly (torque 2.5 Nm).