2026-01-28

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.

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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  • 2025-10-15: Released new procedure.
  1. Disable HV power. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure (Test/Adjust)
  2. Remove the ancillary cover. See Ancillary Bay Cover (Remove and Replace)
  3. Remove bolts securing pyro disconnect to ancillary bay
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    1x insulator, patch bolts, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
  4. Remove pyro disconnect from ancillary bay
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    1x connector from the bottom, Lift pyro disconnect straight up and out of the ancillary bay
  5. Install pyro disconnect dummy
  6. Lift HV Controller up to gain access to fuse insulator
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    Setup seatbelt to hold HVC assembly and tray in upward postition
  7. Disconnect PCS to DC bus HV connector
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    1x connector, Release locking tab then disconnect
  8. Disconnect PCS logic connector from PCS
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    1x connector
  9. Disconnect PCS LV connector from PCS
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    1x connector, Release the locking tab by pulling upward, May need plastic trim tool to help lift the connector upward
  10. Disconnect ancillary bay harness connectors from positive pack contactor
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    2x connectors
  11. Remove HV PCS to DC Bus harness clip from positive pack contactor
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    1x clip
  12. Remove HV joint insulators from positive HV switch
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    2x insulators
  13. Remove bolt securing positive pack contactor to positive busbar
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    1x patch bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
  14. Remove nut securing positive pack contactor to module 4 rear terminal
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    1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
  15. Remove nuts securing positive pack contactor to ancillary bay
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    3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet to retrieve the nuts after removal, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary
  16. Remove positive pack contactor from ancillary bay
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    2x guide pins
  17. Position positive pack contactor to ancillary bay for installation
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    2x guide pins
  18. Install nuts securing positive pack contactor to ancillary bay
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    3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet as needed to position nuts onto studs, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary
  19. Install bolt securing positive pack contactor to positive busbar
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    1x patch bolt, 13mm. 9 Nm, Install new patch bolt, Mark after torque
  20. Install nut securing positive pack contactor to HV battery tall terminal to module 4 rear terminal
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    1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch nut, Mark after torque
  21. Measure resistance from HV joint between HV battery positive contactor and center of HV battery positive terminal
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    1x HV joint, 110μΩ or less
  22. Perform Hioki impedance test at HV joint of positive pack contactor to DC link busbar
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    1x 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.
  23. Install ancillary bay harness clip to positive pack contactor
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    1x clip
  24. Connect ancillary bay harness connectors to positive pack contactor
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    2x connectors
  25. Connect PCS LV connector to PCS
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    1x connector, Push connector downward then push the locking tab downward to install connector, Make sure the connector is fully seated
  26. Connect PCS logic connector to PCS
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    1x connector
  27. Connect PCS to DC bus HV connector
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    1x connector, Connect then secure locking tab
  28. Lower HV Controller back into place
  29. Remove harness clip from FC contactor cover
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    1x clip
  30. Disconnect ancillary bay harness connectors from negative pack contactor
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    2x connectors
  31. Remove HV joint insulators from negative pack contactor
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    2x insulators
  32. Remove bolt securing negative pack contactor to DC link busbar joint
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    1x patch bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
  33. Remove nut securing negative pack contactor to HV battery tall silicon terminal
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    1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
  34. Remove nuts securing negative pack contactor to penthouse
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    3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet to retrieve the nuts after removal, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary
  35. Remove negative pack contactor from penthouse
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    2x guide pins
  36. Position negative pack contactor to penthouse for installation
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    Align the 2x guide pins
  37. Install nuts securing negative pack contactor to penthouse
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    3x 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
  38. Install bolt securing negative pack contactor to DC link busbar joint
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    1x patch bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch bolt, Mark after torque
  39. Install nut securing negative pack contactor to HV battery tall terminal
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    1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch nut, Mark after torque
  40. Perform Hioki impedance test at HV joint of negative pack contactor to negative DC link busbar
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    1x 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.
  41. Perform Hioki impedance test at negative pack contactor to module 1 rear terminal
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    1x HV joint, 110μΩ or less
  42. Install HV joint insulators to negative pack contactor
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    2x insulators
  43. Connect ancillary bay harness connectors to negative pack contactor
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    2x connectors
  44. Install ancillary bay harness clip around negative pack contactor area
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    1x clip
  45. Remove pyro disconnect dummy
  46. Clean mating surfaces
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    Allow to 1 minute dry time,Use an IPA wipe to clean the HV mating surfaces of the shunt, busbar, and the pyrotechnic battery disconnect
  47. Set multimeter to "LoZ" (low impedance) mode
  48. Measure voltage between busbar and shunt
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    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
  49. Position pyro disconnect to ancillary bay for installation
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    1x connector, Make sure to align the 2 pins with pyro disconnect, The pyro disconnect can only be installed one way
  50. Install bolts securing pyro disconnect to ancillary bay
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    2x patch bolts, 13mm, 9 Nm
  51. Measure resistance from module 2 busbar to pyro disconnect
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    1x HV joint, 60μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
  52. Measure resistance from pyro disconnect to shunt
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    1x HV joint, 45μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
  53. Remove service insulator kit
  54. Inspect ancillary bay walls for damage
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    Any 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
  55. Install the ancillary cover. See Ancillary Bay Cover (Remove and Replace)
  56. Connect 2nd row seat harness and secure cushion
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    2x clips, 2x connectors, Insert buckles through holes, Slide rear inward then align front clips, Perform push-pull-push test
  57. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
  58. Close hood
  59. Move RH front seat to original position
  60. Move LH front seat to original position
  61. Raise all four windows
  62. Close all four doors