Module - Body Controller - Front (Heat Pump) - Remove and Replace: Notes

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Notes

Last modified: 21/11/2023 23:12:43

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Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - Front (Heat Pump) - Remove and Replace

Description Torque value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the ground cable to the front controller. 8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)  10 mm socket
Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the front body controller module shield assembly to the front body controller 8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)  Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
4 in extension
10 mm socket
Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the front body controller module to the vehicle 10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)  Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
10 in extension
10 mm socket
Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
RENDER: 1.0x

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