Tesla Model S: Special Tools - HV Battery Alignment Rods
The HV battery alignment rods assist in aligning the HV battery during
installation.
Note: This tool is intended to be used by 2 technicians.
To use the alignment rods:
- Position the table under the vehicle until the bolt holes in the battery
and vehicle are roughly aligned. Do not lock the casters on the lift table
at this time.
- Identify the bolt holes on the front right and back left of the battery
to use with the alignment rods.
- Insert the alignment rods through the bottom of the bolt holes so the
tapered end points towards the underside of the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle until it is approximately 12 in (30 cm) above the
battery.
- Insert the alignment rods into the corresponding bolt holes on the
vehicle.
- Adjust the lift table until both alignment rods are straight.
- Lower the vehicle until the battery Rapid Mate makes contact with the
vehicle Rapid Mate.
- Remove the alignment rods.
Note: The alignment rods can be stored on the
magnetic strips on the underside of the battery lift
table.
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Annual Service
Note: Not all of the procedures listed here need to be
performed at each Annual Service. Refer to SC-15-00-001 for a list of
the procedures to perform at the relevant service
Note: This is recommended for cold weather regions.
Note: Cleaning and lubricating the caliper pad
slides/abutments is not included in the Annual Service price.
Note: Perform the following
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Installation
Loosen the bolts that secure the 2 sections of the LH motor
mount.
Set the new motor mount into position.
Secure the 3 bolts that secure the motor to the LH motor mount
(torque 38 Nm).
Secure the
General
The Tesla Model S is an electrically powered vehicle. Energy is stored in
the battery, which is a sealed unit containing Lithium-ion cells producing
up to 1500 A of energy at up to 400V.As the vehicle is driven, the
battery is discharged. The touch screen, instrument cluster, and sma