D33 HV Battery System - HV Battery Electrical Components - Ancillary Bay - HV DC Harness Ancillary PCS2 Lite (RI)
Correction code
NEW
NOTE: Unless
otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its
associated 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.
NOTE: See Personal Protection to make
sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below.
NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy
working practices.
- 2026-09-16: Released new procedure.
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Open all four doors
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Lower all four windows
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Move LH front seat forward
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Move RH front seat forward
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Power off vehicle from center display
NoteVia Controls > Safety > Power Off, Select Power Off button at warning dialog box
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Open hood
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Remove rear apron
Note14x clips
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Disconnect LV battery and first responder loop
Note2x connectors, Ensure that one minute has passed after window movement before performing the power-off, Release green locking tab, Press black tab then pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL, Allow 2 minutes for all electrical circuits to fully discharge
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Verify operation of multimeter
NoteSet multimeter to DC voltage, Confirm multimeter is properly measuring voltage by testing the 16v battery
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Raise vehicle fully, lower lift onto locks
NoteSet vehicle to comfortable working height, Ensure an audible click of locks on both sides is heard before lowering, Vehicle may tilt to side if both locks are not engaged
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Remove rear aero shield clips
Note2x clips, One clip on LH side wheel liner, One clip on RH side wheel liner
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Remove rear aero shield
Note11x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Release clips securing coolant hose to LH side of HV battery rear skid plate
Note1x fir tree clip
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Release clips securing coolant hose to RH side of HV battery rear skid plate
Note2x fir tree clips
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Remove lower bolts securing HV battery rear skid plate
Note2x bolts, EP10, 13 Nm, Older vins may be equipped with additional fastener count
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Remove upper nut securing HV battery rear skid plate
Note1x nut, 10mm, 13 Nm, Fastener count may vary on older built vehicles
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Remove upper bolts securing HV battery rear skid plate
Note4x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm
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Remove rear skid plate from HV battery
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Install amp clamp to RDU HV harness
NoteVerify meter is zeroed out before performing measurement, Measure single cableIf current > 0.5A do not proceed with disconnecting HV connector, In this case, Start vehicle electrical isolation again to make sure that all was properly shut downIf the current is within the range of -0.5 A to 0.5 A, Continue to the next step, Disconnect and check voltage at HV plug on the battery side If the measurement is still outside the range of -0.5 A to 0.5 A, Do not disconnect any HV harness, Escalate for assistance
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Remove nut securing RDU HV cable bracket from HV battery
Note1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, Number of fasteners may vary
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Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
NoteThis includes: rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, piercings, phones, badges, metal belt buckles, airpods and headphones
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Inspect HV insulating gloves
NoteCheck gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003, for information on inspecting HV gloves. https://service.tesla.com/en-US/documents
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Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
NoteUse HV cut resistant insulated gloves or HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves, Perform a visual inspection of HV insulating gloves for any damage before putting on, Retest for leaks immediately following any incidents that can reasonably be suspected as causing damage to the HV insulating gloves, HV Insulating gloves must be worn any time a Hioki Tester or Hi-Pot Tester is used, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003 for PPE requirements depending on vehicle configurationhttps://service.tesla.com/en-US/documents
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Disconnect RDU HV cable from HV battery
Note1x connector, Release locking tab and rotate the release lever up to disengage the connector, Do not force the release lever up, Ensure the alignment tabs on the RDU header are not damaged
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Verify no high voltage at RDU HV header
NoteMake sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, Verify test equipment is rated CATIII or higher, Measure B+ to Ground, B- to Ground, B+ to B-, If voltage is greater than 10V, Pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
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Connect RDU HV cable to HV battery
Note1x connector, Make sure the connector lock is 90 degrees from the connector before beginning to secure the connector, Use one hand to support the connector while other latching locking tab. Once installed, verify that the latch is not damaged and fully secured in the latched position
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Remove HV insulating gloves
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Install RDU HV cable bracket to HV battery
Note1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, Number of fasteners may vary
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Position rear battery enclosure skid plate to HV battery for installation
NoteRecommend assistance if needed
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Install upper bolts securing HV battery rear skid plate hand tight
Note4x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm, Torque at later step
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Install upper nut securing HV battery rear skid plate hand tight
Note1x nut, 10mm, 13 Nm, Torque at later step
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Install lower bolts securing HV battery rear skid plate hand tight
Note2x bolts, EP10, 13 Nm, Earlier vins may be equipped with additional bolts
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Torque upper bolts securing HV battery rear skid plate and HV battery to vehicle
Note4x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm
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Torque upper nut securing HV battery rear skid plate
Note1x nut, 10mm, 13 Nm
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Install clips securing coolant hose to RH side of HV battery rear skid plate
Note2x fir tree clips
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Install clip securing coolant hose to LH side of HV battery rear skid plate
Note1x fir tree clip
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Install rear aero shield
Note11x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Apply Loctite 222 onto rear aero shield bolts before installing
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Install rear aero shield
Note2x clips, One clip on LH side wheel liner, One clip on RH side wheel liner
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Lower vehicle until tires are touching ground
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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Release 2nd row seat cushion and disconnect harness connectors
Note2x clips, 2x connectors, Press tabs backward then pull front edge up
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Disconnect HVC logic connector and install logic cap
Note1x connector, 1x cap, Release locking tab then push the handle downward to release connector
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Remove bolts securing ancillary bay cover to HVC
Note3x bolts, E10, 5 Nm + 30 degrees
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Remove bolts securing ancillary bay cover to HV battery
Note18x bolts, EP10 5-Lobe, 8 Nm, Use EP10 5-Lobe socket without magnet, The fasteners are captive and will stay attached to the ancillary bay cover
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Inspect HV insulating gloves
NoteCheck gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003 R1, for information on inspecting HV gloves. https://service.teslamotors.com/protected-doc/ServiceBulletins/External/TN/TN-15-92-003_High_Voltage_Awareness_Care_Points_R4.pdf
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Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
NoteMake sure to wear electrical protective gloves any time Hioki tester is used
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Remove HVC logic cap
Note1x cap
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Remove ancillary bay cover from HV battery
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Install HVC logic cap
Note1x logic cap
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Inspect ancillary bay for any missing insulators
NoteInstall service insulator kit before continuing to next step
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Remove bolts securing pyro disconnect to ancillary bay
Note1x insulator, 2x patch bolts, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove pyro disconnect from ancillary bay
Note1x connector, From the bottom, Lift pyro disconnect straight up and out of the ancillary bay
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Install pyro disconnect dummy
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Use rubber bands to secure HVC to vehicle body
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Remove insulators for fuse and bolts
Note2x insulators
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Remove 700V DC 63A PCS2 output fuse
Note1x fuse, 2x nuts, 8mm, 4.5 Nm, Discard nuts after removal
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Remove nut securing negative output harness from negative HV battery DC link busbar
Note1x nut, 8mm, 4.5 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove 700V DC 63A compressor fuse
Note1x fuse, 2x nuts, 8mm, 4.5 Nm, Discard nuts after removal
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Remove ancillary positive busbar bracket form positive HV battery DC link busbar
Note1x nut, 8mm, 4.5 Nm, Discard after removal
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Disconnect PCS2 lite HV DC harness HV connector
Note1x connector, Release the locking tab by pulling upward, May need plastic trim tool to help lift the connector upward
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Remove bolt securing RH ancillary bay bus cover
Note1x bolt, T25, 3 Nm
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Lift up DC link busbar cover
Note1x clip, Be careful not to damage cover when lifting, It is recommended to assist
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Remove PCS2 lite HV DC harness from ancillary bay
Note3x harness slots, 1x hook, First, remove the terminals from the studs, and then remove harness outward, It is not allowed to damage the insulation layer of the harness, If it is damaged, it must be replaced.
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Install PCS2 lite HV DC harness to ancillary bay
Note3x harness slots, 1x hook, It is not allowed to damage the insulation layer of the harness, If necessary use a HV insulated 90 degree hook to assist, Ensure that harness is not pinched, Then install the harness terminals onto the studs.
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Install DC link busbar cover
Note1x clip
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Install bolt securing RH ancillary bay bus cover
Note1x bolt, T25, 3 Nm
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Connect PCS2 lite DC busbar HV connector
Note1x connector, Push connector downward then push the locking tab downward to install connector, Make sure the connector is fully seated
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Install nut securing negative output harness to negative HV battery DC link busbar
Note1x nut, 8mm, 4.5 Nm, Install new nut, Mark after torque
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Perform Hioki resistance test at negative output harness terminal to negative HV battery DC link busbar
Note55μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Install ancillary positive busbar bracket to positive HV battery DC link busbar
Note1x nut, 8mm, 4.5 Nm, Install new nut, Mark after torque
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Perform Hioki resistance test at ancillary positive busbar bracket to positive HV battery DC link busbar
Note60μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Install 700V DC 63A PCS2 output fuse
Note1x fuse, 2x nuts, 8mm, 4.5 Nm, Install new nuts, Mark after torque
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Perform Hioki resistance test at 63A PCS fuse input joint
Note1x HV joint, 145μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Perform Hioki resistance test at 63A PCS fuse output joint
Note1x HV joint, 105μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Install 700V DC 63A compressor fuse
Note1x fuse, 2x nuts, 8mm, 4.5 Nm, Install new nuts, Mark after torque
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Perform Hioki resistance test at 63A compressor fuse input joint
Note1x HV joint, 145μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Perform Hioki resistance test at 63A compressor fuse output joint
Note1x HV joint, 105μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Position HVC and skylite hinge to PCS2 Lite
NoteRelease bungee
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Install insulators for fuse and bolts
Note2x insulators
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Remove pyro disconnect dummy
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Clean mating surface of pyro
NoteAllow to 1 minute dry time, Use an IPA wipe to clean the HV mating surfaces of the shunt, Busbar, And the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, If the insulation protective cover is removed
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Set multimeter to "LoZ" (low impedance) mode
NoteFor Fluke 110/113/114/115/116/117 LoZ setting:start with selector switch in 'off position', press the range button and rotate the selector switch to 'diode test' then let go of the range button, press the yellow button right under the display briefly, and the display should now indicate that the LoZ function (low impedance measurement) has been activated
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Measure voltage between busbar and shunt
NoteMeasure the voltage between the busbar (left) and shunt (right) for at least 10 seconds, so as to balance the voltage across the pyrotechnic battery disconnect mount points, Note: The voltage displayed on the multimeter is not as important as balancing the mount points
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Position pyro disconnect to ancillary bay for installation
Note1x connector, Measure voltage between busbar and shunt for at least 10 seconds, while still measuring the voltage, have an assistant position the pyrotechnic battery disconnect into the HV battery for installation, Make sure to align the pins of the connector with the new pyrotechnic battery disconnect, and then press the pyrotechnic battery disconnect down onto the busbars, After the second person places the pyro down on the HV bus, the first person should continue to measure the voltage for another 10 seconds
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Install bolts securing pyro disconnect to ancillary bay
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 15 Nm, Minus 180 degrees, 5 Nm + 60 degrees, Install new fasteners, Mark with paint pen
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Measure resistance from module 2 busbar to pyro disconnect
Note1x HV joint, 48μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Measure resistance from pyro disconnect to shunt
Note1x HV joint, 33μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Inspect ancillary bay walls for damage
NoteAny dent or depression in the seal that causes it to not be flat will result in a leak, And cannot be reused, Any paint that comes off the ancillary bay wall, Whether or not it sticks to the seal, Will require enclosure leak test when reassembled, It can still be reused
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Inspect ancillary bay cover seal to confirm it has no visual damage
NoteImage up close for clarity, Delaminated and torn seals cannot be reused, If installing new parts, Skip this step
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Remove service insulator kit
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Remove HVC logic cap
Note1x logic cap
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Position ancillary bay cover to HV battery for installation
NoteEnsure all accessible insulators are present, Wearing Electrical Protective Gloves is not necessary once all HV components are covered
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Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves
NoteHV gloves should always be stored in the original packaging and inside a storage box or bag to prevent damage, Make sure that gloves are lying flat not bent or folded
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Install bolts securing ancillary bay cover to HV battery
Note18x bolts, EP10 5-Lobe, 8 Nm, Use EP10 5-Lobe socket without magnet, Fasteners are captive, Follow torque sequence per image
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Install bolts securing ancillary bay cover to HVC
Note3x bolts, E10, 5 Nm + 30 degrees
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Remove logic cap and connect HVC logic connector
Note1x connector, 1x cap, Align connector then pull the handle to locking position get connector fully seated
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Connect 2nd row seat harness and secure cushion
Note2x clips, 2x connectors, Insert buckles through holes, Slide rear inward then align front clips, Perform push-pull-push test
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Connect first responder loop and LV battery
Note2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
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Move RH front seat to original position
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Move LH front seat to original position
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Install rear apron
Note14x clips, Hold rear wall of frunk to keep from flexing while engaging front clips
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Close hood
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Raise all four windows
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Close all four doors