NHTSA ID Number: 10148848
Manufacturer Communication Number: SB1816010
TSB/Document Date: 2018-11-19
Summary
On certain Model 3 vehicles with the Long Range HV battery
, some wire bonds that connect the cells within the HV battery are missing. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
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TSB/Document ID: SB1816010
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2018-10-10
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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SB-18-16-010
Tesla, Inc.
October 10, 2018
Service Bulletin
Replace High Voltage (HV) Battery
Classification
Campaign Bulletin
Section/Group
16 - Battery
System
Country/Region
United States,
Canada
Year
2018
Model
Model 3
Version
All
Bulletin Classification: This campaign bulletin addresses a known non-safety-related condition and provides
recommended technical diagnosis and repair procedures. Apply this procedure to all vehicles in the affected VIN range
listed. These instructions assume knowledge of motor vehicle and high voltage electrical component repairs, and should
only be executed by trained professionals. Tesla assumes no liability for injury or property damage due to a failure to
properly follow these instructions or repairs attempted by unqualified individuals.
Condition
On certain Model 3 vehicles with the Long Range HV battery, some wire bonds that connect the cells within the HV
battery are missing. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
Correction
Replace the HV battery.
Correction Description
Correction
Time
SB-18-16-010 Not Applicable
S011816010
0.0
Replace HV Battery Due To Missing Battery Cell Wire Bonds
S021816010
4.4
SB-18-16-010
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Required Part(s): Part Number
Description
1137375-01-K or
1137375-01-J
Use one of the following:
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD):
ASY,HVBAT,E3,RWD,1PH,M3,RMN
Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD):
ASY,HVBAT,AWD,KELVIN,1PH,M3,RMN
ASY,HVBAT,AWD,NONKLVN,1PH,M3,RMN
1111033-00-D
1093060-00-A
1447684-00-A
M3 2R BOLSTER CLIP
NUT&WSHR,M8,STL[9],DOUBLE SEMS
BOLT,HF,M14-2.0x120,[109],ZNFL,SMAT
1137376-01-J
Quantity
1
1
1
2
2
2
Shop supplies:
Shop towels
HV insulating gloves and leather outer gloves
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes
These part numbers were current at the time of publication. Use the revisions listed or later,
unless otherwise specified in the Parts Manual.
Special Tool(s):
1020566-00-F
1020566-99-A
1129166-00-A
1134523-00-A
1140311-00-A
1053600-00-B
1130942-00-B
1132185-00-B
1133843-00-A
1135762-00-A
GSN-TL-000564
1026636-00-A
1140501-00-A
1144879-00-A
1108272-00-B
1076921-00-B
1059330-00-B
1133569-00-A
1050448-00-A
1073363-00-A
ASY, Battery Table, Manual Lift
Top Plate, Battery Table, Manual Lift
Hoist, H-Frame
Kit, Alignment Rods, Battery
Lever Lock, HV Connector
Drive Unit Pressure Test Fixture
Adapter, Coolant Reservoir Pressure Test
Kit, Coolant Leak Test Adapters
Kit, Coolant Drain & Fill Adapters
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose
Kit, Battery Coolant Drain and Fill
Pack Enclosure Leak Tester, HV Battery
Pack Kit, Enclosure, Leak Test, HV Battery, Complete
Kit, Encl Leak Test Adapters, HV Battery
Cap, Logic Conn, Inv, 3DU
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507
Skt, 1/4in Dr, 5-Lobe Torx External
Pliers, Clip Removal
Refiller, Cooling System
Gantry, Adjustable, Aluminum
Procedure
Replace the HV battery (refer to Service Manual procedure 16010102).
Affected VIN(s)
Affected Model 3 vehicles built between approximately May 7, 2018 and August 25, 2018.
NOTE: This is a simplified summary of the affected VIN list. Refer to the VIN/Bulletin Tracker or
Customer/Vehicle profile to determine applicability of this bulletin for a particular vehicle.
For feedback on the accuracy of this document, email ServiceBulletinFeedback@tesla.com.
SB-18-16-010
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