2026-04-07

Charge Port Housing Assembly

Correction code: 10101812802 NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair and Service repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures and linked Service procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Depending on the damage to the vehicle, additional repairs may be required.

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 M3 CHARGE PORT HOUSING ASSY SVC (Charge Port Housing Bracket)
1 Rivnut,M6x1,4.0mm GRP,STL,ZnNi Tesla part number 1038174-00-A.
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Note
Required only if the vehicle has a Rivnut to attach the ground wire to the Charge Port Housing Assembly.

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the Seal - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the Carpet - Rear Trunk (1-Piece) (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the Busbars - Charge Port to HV Battery (NACS) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the Actuator - Door Assembly - Charge Port (NA) (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the original component.
    or Factory Spot Welds
  7. Prepare for installation.
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    Note
    If the original component had a Rivnut in the location circled in red, install a Rivnut in that location.

    or Installation Spot Welds

    or Steel Plug Welds

    Rivnut (if needed)

  8. Apply seam sealer in the area where the Charge Port Housing Bracket makes direct contact to the Quarter Panel skin and the factory foam baffle (shown here in yellow).
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    CAUTION
    This procedure calls for a seam sealer with a cured elongation rating of greater than 150%. This is to prevent visible distortion of the quarter panel’s exterior surface where the Charge Port Housing Bracket is bonded to the inside of the panel.
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    CAUTION
    If using a seam sealer not designed for application over bare metal surfaces, the mating surface on the inside of the quarter panel will require refinishing prior to installing the Charge Port Housing Assembly. Refer to the technical data sheet for the seam sealing product being used.
  9. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  10. Install the new component or components.
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    Note
    If needed, install the Rivnut.
  11. Perform resistance spot welding.
    or Installation Spot Welds
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    Warning
    Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.
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    CAUTION
    Do not weld on a Tesla vehicle before performing the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure (refer to the vehicle-specific Service Manual for more information on the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure). Welding on a Tesla vehicle with an energized high or low voltage system might damage vehicle components.
  12. Perform GMA welding.
    or Steel Plug Welds
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    Warning
    Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.
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    Warning
    To maintain vehicle crash integrity, use only approved welding wire and an approved GMA welder to perform GMA welding on Tesla vehicles. Refer to Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire for information on approved GMA welders and welding wire.
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    CAUTION
    Do not weld on a Tesla vehicle before performing the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure (refer to the vehicle-specific Service Manual for more information on the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure). Welding on a Tesla vehicle with an energized high or low voltage system might damage vehicle components.
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    Note
    Before GMA welding, a test weld using material of the same gauge and type should be performed to make sure that the welding equipment settings produce a satisfactory joint.
  13. If a Rivnut was installed, use a multimeter to check continuity between the rivnut and the charge port housing.
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    Note
    Resistance not to exceed 0.2mΩ.
  14. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
  15. Install the Actuator - Door Assembly - Charge Port (NA) (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the Busbars - Charge Port to HV Battery (NACS) (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the Carpet - Rear Trunk (1-Piece) (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the Seal - Trunk (Remove and Replace).