Tesla Model S: Battery - Auxiliary - 12V (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Removal
- Disconnect 12V and HV power (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the 12V positive connection (torque 5 Nm).
- Release the 2 nuts (torque 5 Nm) and 1 bolt (torque 5 Nm) that
secure the 12V battery strap.
- Remove the battery from the tray.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: Before disconnecting the 12 volt power supply,
ensure that driver's door window is fully open. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Warning: If the
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
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).
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Removal
Remove Rear RH seat back rest assembly and remove Pivot lock
from outboard side of assembly (refer to procedure)
Release and remove latch cover from seat back.
Release cover from seat back frame.
Remove
Your Model S includes the following components that actively monitor the
surrounding area:
A camera is mounted above the rear license plate.
Ultrasonic sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers.
A camera is mounted in each door pillar.
Three cameras are mounted to the windshield above