08/11/2023 21:12:49

Door Assembly - Charge Port (China) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 4401010212 FRT 0.78 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 1076921-00-A FLUKE DIGITAL MULTIMETER 1587
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Warning

Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness and have completed all required certification courses (if applicable) are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 0 (1000V) must be worn at all times a high voltage cable, busbar, or fitting is handled. Refer to Tech Note TN-15-92-003, High Voltage Awareness Care Points for additional safety information.

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Warning

Remove all jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, ID tags, piercings, etc.) from your person, and all objects (keys, coins, pens, pencils, tools, fasteners, etc.) from your pockets before performing any procedure that exposes you to high voltage.

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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
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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.

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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.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Apply masking tape around the charge port area.
  3. Open the trunk from exterior switch.
  4. Open the charge port door manually.
  5. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  6. Disconnect the LV power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect).
  7. Perform the charge port voltage check procedure. See Charge Port Voltage Check.
  8. Remove the trunk load floor. See Load Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the trunk garnish. Garnish - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Trunk Sill (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the LH trunk load floor bracket. See Bracket - Trunk Load Floor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the charge port (China). See Chargeport (EU) (Remove and Replace).
  13. Disconnect the low voltage electrical connector from the charge port ECU.
  14. Release the charge port door harness grommet from the body.
  15. Release the lower clips (x2) that attach the charge port door to the vehicle.
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    Note
    Release the bottom clips, and then push the bottom of charge port door out.
  16. Gently pull the charge port door away from the body, and then remove the charge port door from the vehicle.
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    Note
    To ease the removal of the charge port door assembly:
    1. Pull the assembly towards the rear of the vehicle.
    2. When the assembly reaches the rear of the quarter panel, pull the assembly to clear the actuator mechanism, and then pull the assembly out and away from the body.
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    Note
    Manipulation of the charge port door assembly might be necessary to completely remove the assembly from the body.

Install

  1. Install the charge port door assembly on the vehicle.
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    Pivot the assembly so that the actuator mechanism clears underneath the quarter panel, and then slide the assembly forward towards the rear door.
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    Manipulation of the charge port door assembly might be necessary to fully align the assembly to the body.
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    Note
    Clips (x2), tab (x1)
  2. Secure the charge port door harness grommet to the body.
  3. Connect the low voltage electrical connector to the charge port ECU.
  4. Install the charge port (China). See Chargeport (EU) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the trunk garnish. Garnish - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the LH trunk load floor bracket. See Bracket - Trunk Load Floor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Trunk Sill (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the trunk load floor. See Load Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  9. Connect the LV power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect).
  10. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  11. Close the trunk via interior switch.
  12. Close the charge port door.
  13. Remove masking tape around the charge port area.
  14. Verify the operation of the charging system:
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    Use the customer's charging equipment, if present.
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    CAUTION
    Do not try to manually close the charge port door.
    1. Open the charge port by lightly pushing on the lower RH corner of the charge port door, and then close the charge port door.
    2. Use a UMC or wall connector and press the button on the handle to open the charge port door.
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      There may be a brief timeout after closing the door until the door will open again.
    3. Connect the charge handle to the charge port and confirm that the vehicle is charging.
    4. Disconnect the charge handle and confirm that the charge port door closes.