Tesla Model X: Ski - Side Rail - HV Battery - LH (Remove and Replace)

Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high voltage cable is handled. Refer to Tech Note TN-15-92-003, "High Voltage Awareness Care Points" for additional safety information.

Special tools required for this procedure:

Note: This procedure shows pictures of the side rail ski on HV Battery 1.0/1.5. The procedure for HV Battery 2.0 is identical.

1. Remove the HV Battery (refer to procedure).
2. Use clamps to secure the side ski on each side of the 2 front bolts. Tip: Place the clamps as close to the bolts as possible without blocking access.

   

3. Remove and discard the 2 front bolts (torque 12 Nm).
4. Release the clamp closest to the front of the HV Battery and move it adjacent to the next remaining front bolt.

   Caution: It is necessary to keep constant pressure on the side ski adjacent to the bolt being removed to avoid damaging or stripping the bolt.

   

5. Remove the next remaining front bolt (torque 12 Nm).

   

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all bolts (x10) are removed from the side ski.
7. Pull the side ski away from the HV Battery and pivot it downwards to remove it from the HV Battery.

   

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.

Caution: Replace all Patchbolt(s).

Caution: Use the clamps to keep constant pressure on the side ski adjacent to the bolt being installed to avoid damaging or stripping the bolt.

1. Ensure that no umbrella valves were damaged during removal of the side ski. Replace any damaged umbrella valves.
2. Ensure that the new side ski is equipped with tape. If the new side ski is not equipped with tape, apply new tape to the side ski.