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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Installation
Use alcohol wipes to clean the mating surfaces between the RH
drive unit mount and drive unit.
Place a shear plate on the outboard side of the drive unit mount
so that the shear plate bolt holes align with the motor mount bolt
holes.
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In addition to having mirrors fold automatically
whenever you park Model S, you can fold (and unfold)
mirrors anytime your driving speed is less than 31 mph
(50 km/h). This is useful for parking in tight spaces. To
do so, touch Controls > Fold Mirrors.
When you fold mirrors, a Location Saved