Chargeport - Busbar (Long Range) (Remove and Install)
Correction code
NEW
NOTE: Unless
otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and
FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including
the linked procedures. Do
not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.
NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are
created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com.
NOTE: See Personal Protection to make
sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- 2025-05-05: Released new procedure.
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Open tailgate
NotePress button to release
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Open LH front door
NotePush LH B-pillar door trigger to release
- Lower LH front window
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Open powered front trunk
NoteVia exterior switch or UI
- Using MCU open charge port door
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Power down vehicle via UI
NoteVerify EPBs are engaged, Select charge port icon to ensure drive state is disengaged then power down vehicle via Controls > Safety > Power Off
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Disconnect FRL connector then disconnect MV battery connector
Note2x connectors, Release locking tab then disconnect FRL connector, Slide eCPA to left then lift lever to release MV battery connector, Early production trucks may have black FRL connector, Release eCPA by pushing down to unlock and slide red locking tab, Wait 2 minutes for electrical circuits to discharge before disconnecting modules
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Verify operation of multimeter
NoteSet multimeter to DC voltage, Confirm multimeter is properly measuring voltage by testing MV battery, Touch lightly and do not damage terminals
- Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
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Inspect HV insulating gloves
NoteCheck gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003
- Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
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Verify there is no high voltage present at the charge port
NoteMeasure B+ to B-, and B+ to Ground and B - to Ground, Place Alligator clip onto body panel
- Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves
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Remove both LH rear fore and aft fender flares
Note12 clips, 9x tabs
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Remove clips securing LH rear wheel liner to aft fender flare carrier
Note2x clips
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Remove LH rear aft fender flare carrier
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 2x datum
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Remove clips securing LH rear wheel liner to fore fender flare carrier
Note5x clips
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Remove LH rear fore fender flare carrier
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 1x connector, Disconnect BLE module then remove carrier, Release locking tab
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Remove fastener covers from bed floor assembly
Note14x covers
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Remove bed floor assembly
Note10x short bolts, 15mm, 56 Nm, 2x long bolts, 15mm, 46Nm, Lift front edge with trim tool then remove panel, Recommend assistance
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Remove LH sail applique
Note15x clips, 1x connector, 1x harness clip, Lift rear edge first to remove connector and harness clip
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Remove LH upper bed side wall assembly
Note13x clips, Start from rear, Pull from the bottom downwards
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Remove LH bed closeout panel
Note6x clips, 1x tab, Release LH tailgate cable by disengaging lock spring from bolt and sliding cable eyelet off to allow removal of bed closeout panel from vehicle
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Remove LH lower bed side wall
Note2x bolt, 15mm, 25 Nm, 4x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm, 4x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, 4x L track fastener covers
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Remove bolt securing busbar HV connector lid
Note1x bolt, EP10, 9 Nm
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Remove bolts securing HV connector to DC FC header
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
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Release HV connector from DC FC header
Note1x connector, Use inflatable airbag to suspend busbar assembly above ancillary assembly
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Remove connector from chargeport assembly
Note1x connectors, Remove white locking tab, Depress tab to release connection from the charge port, Continue to pull off connector, The charge port connection is intended to disengage safety cap when released, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
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Remove chargeport door and LV connector
Note2x connector, 1x clip
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Remove bolt securing ground cable to busbar assembly
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6.5 Nm
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Release chargeport from outer sail
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6.5 Nm
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Remove bolts securing chargeport assembly onto body
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Use only hand tools, Risk of galling if power tools used on stainless fasteners
- Remove chargeport and busbar from vehicle
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Clean HV connector contact surface of residual Penetrox
NoteAllow 1 minute dry time after removing Penetrox, New busbar comes with Penetrox applied to HV connector
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Apply Penetrox onto HV connector joints
NoteApply 2 drops of Penetrox A-13 about 5mm in diameter to either side of the hole on both leads, Spread evenly to verify the contact surface is fully covered
- Position chargeport busbar assembly onto vehicle
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Install bolts securing charge port busbar kit to HV Header
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
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Perform Hioki resistance test at each HV joint from HV busbar lead to bolt head
Note2x HV joints, When using Hioki tester, verify the meter has been properly adjusted and set prior to usageThe acceptable resistance is between 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ) and 0.195 mΩ (195 μΩ).If the resistance is greater than 0.195 mΩ (195 μΩ), stop work and escalate the Toolbox session.If the resistance is lower than 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ), reposition the probes and measure again.If the resistance is repeatedly between 0.00 mΩ and 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ), hioki test passed, proceed to next step
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Install bolts securing chargeport assembly onto body
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Use only hand tools, Risk of galling if power tools are used on stainless fasteners
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Install chargeport to outer sail
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6.5 Nm
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Install busbar ground bolt
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6.5 Nm
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Install chargeport door and LV connector
Note2x connectors, 1x clip
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Engage charge port connector
Note1x connector, Fully engage connection and white locking tab, The connector is intended to lock the safety cap in place
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Install LH lower bed side wall
Note2x bolt, 15mm, 25 Nm, 4x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm, 4x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, 4x L track fastener covers
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Install LH bed closeout panel
Note6x clips, 1x tab, Secure LH tailgate cable once closeout installed
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Install LH upper bed side wall assembly
Note13x clips, Replace any missing or damaged clips, Lift tonneau seal as required
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Install LH sail applique
Note15x clips, 1x connector, 1x harness clip, Replace any broken clips
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Install bed floor assembly
Note10x short bolts, 15mm, 56 Nm, 2x long bolts, 15mm, 46Nm, Recommend assistance
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Install fastener covers onto bed floor assembly
Note14x covers
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Install LH rear fore fender flare carrier
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 1x connector, Connect BLE then install carrier, Engage locking tab
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Install clips securing LH rear wheel liner to fore fender flare carrier
Note5x clips
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Install clips securing LH rear wheel liner to aft fender flare carrier
Note2x clips
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Install both LH rear fore and aft fender flares
Note12 clips, 9x tabs
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Connect FRL connector then connect MV battery connector
Note2x connectors, Connect FRL connector then secure locking tab, Position lever to secure MV battery connector then slide eCPA to right, Early production trucks may have black FRL connector, If power cycling vehicle then ensure at least 60 seconds has passed since powering down
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Install rear underhood apron
Note9x clips, Adjust windshield seal as required
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Close powered front trunk
NoteVia exterior switch or UI
- Raise LH front window
- Close LH front door
- Close tailgate