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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Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise it at this
time.
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the 12V battery (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the high pressure pipe to the
compressor (torque 10 Nm).
Removal
Ensure that the front road wheels are in the straight ahead
position.
Fully extend the column and centralize tilt.
Remove the steering wheel (refer to procedure).
Carefully rock the controller module 2-3 degrees back and forth
to break the bond between the module