Contactors - HV Battery - Pair (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 1630012122 1630012121 1.14
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.
NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and
healthy working practices.
- 2025-10-15: Released new procedure.
- Disable HV power. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure (Test/Adjust)
- Remove the ancillary cover. See Ancillary Bay Cover (Remove and Replace)
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Remove bolts securing pyro disconnect to ancillary bay
Note1x insulator, 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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Lift HV Controller up to gain access to fuse insulator
NoteSetup seatbelt to hold HVC assembly and tray in upward postition
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Disconnect PCS to DC bus HV connector
Note1x connector, Release locking tab then disconnect
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Disconnect PCS logic connector from PCS
Note1x connector
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Disconnect PCS LV connector from PCS
Note1x connector, Release the locking tab by pulling upward, May need plastic trim tool to help lift the connector upward
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Disconnect ancillary bay harness connectors from positive pack contactor
Note2x connectors
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Remove HV PCS to DC Bus harness clip from positive pack contactor
Note1x clip
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Remove HV joint insulators from positive HV switch
Note2x insulators
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Remove bolt securing positive pack contactor to positive busbar
Note1x patch bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove nut securing positive pack contactor to module 4 rear terminal
Note1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove nuts securing positive pack contactor to ancillary bay
Note3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet to retrieve the nuts after removal, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary
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Remove positive pack contactor from ancillary bay
Note2x guide pins
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Position positive pack contactor to ancillary bay for installation
Note2x guide pins
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Install nuts securing positive pack contactor to ancillary bay
Note3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet as needed to position nuts onto studs, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary
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Install bolt securing positive pack contactor to positive busbar
Note1x patch bolt, 13mm. 9 Nm, Install new patch bolt, Mark after torque
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Install nut securing positive pack contactor to HV battery tall terminal to module 4 rear terminal
Note1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch nut, Mark after torque
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Measure resistance from HV joint between HV battery positive contactor and center of HV battery positive terminal
Note1x HV joint, 110μΩ or less
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Perform Hioki impedance test at HV joint of positive pack contactor to DC link busbar
Note1x HV joint, The acceptable resistance is between 0.020 mΩ (20 μΩ) and 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ), If the resistance is greater than 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ), stop work and escalate a Toolbox session. If the resistance is less than 0.020 mΩ (20 μΩ), reposition the probes and measure again.
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Install ancillary bay harness clip to positive pack contactor
Note1x clip
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Connect ancillary bay harness connectors to positive pack contactor
Note2x connectors
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Connect PCS LV connector to PCS
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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Connect PCS logic connector to PCS
Note1x connector
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Connect PCS to DC bus HV connector
Note1x connector, Connect then secure locking tab
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Lower HV Controller back into place
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Remove harness clip from FC contactor cover
Note1x clip
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Disconnect ancillary bay harness connectors from negative pack contactor
Note2x connectors
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Remove HV joint insulators from negative pack contactor
Note2x insulators
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Remove bolt securing negative pack contactor to DC link busbar joint
Note1x patch bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove nut securing negative pack contactor to HV battery tall silicon terminal
Note1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove nuts securing negative pack contactor to penthouse
Note3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet to retrieve the nuts after removal, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary
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Remove negative pack contactor from penthouse
Note2x guide pins
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Position negative pack contactor to penthouse for installation
NoteAlign the 2x guide pins
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Install nuts securing negative pack contactor to penthouse
Note3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet as needed to position nuts onto studs, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary, Mark after torque
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Install bolt securing negative pack contactor to DC link busbar joint
Note1x patch bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch bolt, Mark after torque
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Install nut securing negative pack contactor to HV battery tall terminal
Note1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch nut, Mark after torque
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Perform Hioki impedance test at HV joint of negative pack contactor to negative DC link busbar
Note1x HV joint, The acceptable resistance is between 0.020 mΩ (20 μΩ) and 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ), If the resistance is greater than 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ), stop work and escalate a Toolbox session. If the resistance is less than 0.020 mΩ (20 μΩ), reposition the probes and measure again.
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Perform Hioki impedance test at negative pack contactor to module 1 rear terminal
Note1x HV joint, 110μΩ or less
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Install HV joint insulators to negative pack contactor
Note2x insulators
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Connect ancillary bay harness connectors to negative pack contactor
Note2x connectors
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Install ancillary bay harness clip around negative pack contactor area
Note1x clip
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Remove pyro disconnect dummy
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Clean mating surfaces
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
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Set multimeter to "LoZ" (low impedance) mode
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Measure voltage between busbar and shunt
NoteWhile 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
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Position pyro disconnect to ancillary bay for installation
Note1x connector, Make sure to align the 2 pins with pyro disconnect, The pyro disconnect can only be installed one way
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Install bolts securing pyro disconnect to ancillary bay
Note2x patch bolts, 13mm, 9 Nm
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Measure resistance from module 2 busbar to pyro disconnect
Note1x HV joint, 60μΩ 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, 45μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Remove service insulator kit
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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
- Install the ancillary cover. See Ancillary Bay Cover (Remove and Replace)
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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
- Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
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Close hood
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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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Raise all four windows
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Close all four doors