SB-19-16-006

Tesla, Inc.

February 08, 2019

Service Bulletin

Inspect Penthouse Cavity For Displaced Fastener
Classification

Campaign Bulletin

Section/Group

16 - HV 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
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have a displaced fastener within the penthouse cavity, which might prevent the vehicle
from starting, or charging the HV battery or 12V battery.

Correction
Inspect the penthouse cavity for a displaced fastener, and if found, remove the fastener.

Correction Description

Correction

Time

SB-19-16-006 Not Applicable

S011916006

0.0

Inspect Penthouse; Remove Displaced Fastener If Found

S021916006

1.0

Required Part(s): Part Number
1117669-00-A
1108958-00-A
1108907-00-A
1115916-00-C
1117252-00-A
1093060-00-A
1111033-00-E
If necessary:
1467483-00-A

Description
BOLT,5-LOBE,M6X19,[109],ZNNI,MAT,PTP,SEAL
SEAL,PROBE LID,HVBAT
BREATHER, NITTO Z-PLUG-S
BOLT,TE,M6X14,[88],ZNNI,SEAL,SDOG
BOLT,HF,M12X40,STL [109],ZN,ADH,MAT
NUT&WSHR,M8,STL[9],DOUBLE SEMS
BRACKET – PLASTIC

Quantity
2
1
1
5
2
1
1

KIT, PENTHOUSE HV INSULATORS, M3

1

These part numbers were current at the time of publication. Use the revisions listed or later,
unless otherwise specified in the Parts Manual.

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Special Tool(s):

1076921-00-B
1130480-00-A
1059330-00-B
1026636-00-A
1140501-00-A
1144879-00-A
1455410-00-A
1108272-00-B

Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507, or equivalent
Test Probes, Slim, Fluke TP38
Skt, 1/4in Dr, 5-Lobe Torx External
Pack Enclosure Leak Tester, HV Battery
Pack Kit, Enclosure, Leak Test, HV Battery, Complete
Kit, Encl Leak Test Adapters, HV Battery
Kit, Dummy Plug
Cap, Logic Conn, Inv, 3DU

WARNING: Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and HV insulating gloves with a minimum rating of class 0
(1000V) must be worn any time high voltage might be present. Refer to TN-15-92-003, “High Voltage Awareness Care
Points” for additional safety information.
WARNING: Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to perform this procedure:
•
•
•
•
•

High voltage insulating gloves
Leather glove protectors
High voltage glove tester
Safety glasses
Electrical hazard rated safety shoes

WARNING: Make sure that the HV gloves are not expired. HV gloves can be used up to 12 months after the testing
date printed on the glove, but only 6 months after first use even if the gloves are still within the 12-month period.
WARNING: A glove inflator is the only recommended way to test HV gloves. Both HV gloves must pass testing before
beginning this procedure. If either glove does not pass the air check, discard the pair.

Procedure
1. Remove the penthouse cover (refer to Service Manual procedure 16101002).
NOTE: Install insulators if they are not installed (refer to Service Manual procedure 16302001).

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2. Inspect the penthouse cavity for a displaced fastener (Figure 1).
NOTE: Give more attention to areas which are difficult to access (Figure 2).

Figure 1 (Displaced fastener)

Figure 2 (Areas for more attention)

3. Remove the fastener, and in the Cause Narrative field of the Repair Order, identify the fastener and location found.
4. Inspect the area where the fastener was found, and if there is evidence of damage, stop this procedure and escalate
a Toolbox session for further assistance.
5. Install the penthouse cover, perform a penthouse air leak test, and connect 12V power (refer to Service Manual
procedure 16101002).

Affected VIN(s)

Affected Model 3 vehicles built between approximately September 5, 2018 and
October 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.

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