NHTSA ID Number: 10153426
Manufacturer Communication Number: SB-19-16-002
TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-19
Summary
Certain Model 3 vehicles with the Long Range HV battery
might have fasteners within the HV battery platter that are not torqued to Tesla?s internal specifications, which might affect HV battery reliability.
SB-19-16-002
Tesla, Inc.
January 15, 2019
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
Long Range
Battery
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
Certain Model 3 vehicles with the Long Range HV battery might have fasteners within the HV battery platter that are not
torqued to Tesla’s internal specifications, which might affect HV battery reliability.
Correction
Replace the HV battery.
Correction Description
Correction
Time
SB-19-16-002 Not Applicable
S011916002
0.0
Replace HV Battery Due To Under-Torque Fasteners Within The HV Battery Platter
S021916002
4.4
SB-19-16-002
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Required Part(s): Part Number
1137375-01*
1111033-00-D
1093060-00-A
1447684-00-A
Description
Quantity
ASSEMBLY, HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY, 75KWH,
ALL WHEEL DRIVE, KELVIN, 1PH, M3, REMAN
M3 2R BOLSTER CLIP
NUT&WSHR,M8,STL[9],DOUBLE SEMS
BOLT,HF,M14-2.0x120,[109],ZNFL,SMAT
1
2
2
2
If the vehicle is equipped with RWD, order this part:
1455410-00-A
KIT, HV DUMMY PLUG, MDL3
1
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 certain Model 3 vehicles built between approximately June 24, 2018 and September 30,
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-19-16-002
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