04/06/2024 18:00:31

Charge Port (Busbar Type) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 44011602 0.72 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.

  • 2023-12-07: Corrected Hioki resistance value and added charge port release cable clip image.
  • 2023-10-27: Update charge port to body bolt torque to 9 Nm.
  • 2023-10-10: Add a caution to not manually close the charge port door.
  • 2023-05-24: Removed the vehicle electrical isolation procedure.
  • 2023-04-06: Added Hioki resistance meter to tool list.
  • 1076927-00-A Hioki RM 3548
  • 1076928-00-A Test Probes - Hioki 9461
  • 1076921-00-B Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507 (NA)
  • 1108272-00-B Cap, Logic Conn, Inv, 3DU
  • 1130480-00-A Test Probes, Slim, Fluke TP38
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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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If corrective eyewear is necessary to safely perform any procedure, make sure that the eyewear is securely restrained to the head and cannot fall off.
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Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to perform this procedure:

  • High Voltage (HV) 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 trunk.
  2. Open the hood.
  3. Open the charge port door.
  4. Open all four doors.
  5. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  6. Perform the charge port voltage check procedure. See Charge Port Voltage Check.
  7. Remove the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the trunk sill trim panel. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the trunk garnish. See Garnish - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  10. Disconnect the LH liftgate task light connector.
  11. Release the edge of the trunk carpet, and then move the LH trunk side trim aside.
  12. Release the locking tab from the charge port low voltage connector, and then disconnect the connector from the charge port.
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    CAUTION
    DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
  13. Remove the white locking tab from the black 12-pin low voltage charge port connector, and then simultaneously release the connector and safety cap to disconnect the connector from the charge port.
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    CAUTION
    Gently lift the black connector tab in order to remove the white locking tab from the 12-pin low voltage connector.
  14. Remove the charge port busbar fastener cover from the charge port assembly.
  15. Remove the nuts that attach the charge port busbars to the charge port.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • ¼ in std flex head ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  16. Release the charge port manual release cable from the body clip.
  17. Remove the bolts that attach the charge port to the body, and then remove the charge port from the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench

Install

  1. If reinstalling the same charge port, clean the charge port busbar HV header at the back of the charge port assembly with an IPA wipe, and then air dry for 1 minute.
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    Note
    Skip this step if installing a new charge port assembly, as the new charge port has pre-applied electrical joint compound.
    Tip: Use a plastic trim tool to push the IPA wipe into the crevices of the charge port busbar HV header.
  2. Position the charge port in the vehicle, and then install the bolts that attach the charge port to the body.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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    Warning
    Make sure the harness is routed out, and the adhesive pad with zip tie is properly mounted if it is installed.
  3. Secure the charge port manual release cable in the body clip.
  4. Use an IPA wipe to clean all residue and debris from the charge port busbar leads, and then air dry for 1 minute.
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    Warning
    The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
  5. If reinstalling the same charge port, apply two drops of electrical joint compound on each of the charge port busbar leads, on the side that makes contact with the charge port.
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    Note
    Skip this step if installing a new charge port assembly, as the new charge port has pre-applied electrical joint compound.
  6. Position the charge port busbars on the change port studs, and then install the nuts that attach the busbars to the charge port.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • ¼ in std flex head ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  7. Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves.
  8. At the charge port, use the Hioki resistance meter to measure the resistance between the charge port busbar lead and the charge port busbar stud. Also perform this test on the other lead and stud.
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    Note
    The acceptable resistance is between 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ) and 0.270 mΩ (270 μΩ). If the measured resistance is above 0.270 mΩ (270 μΩ), there is too much resistance in the High Voltage joint. Remove the fastener, clean areas with isopropyl alcohol, install fastener back and test again, as appropriate.
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    Note
    If the resistance is lower than 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ), reposition the probes and measure again. If after 4 attempts the resistance is consistently lower than 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ), the test has passed; continue to the next step.
  9. Install the charge port busbar fastener cover on the charge port assembly.
  10. Connect the low voltage harness connectors (x2) on the charge port, and then install the locking tabs (x2) that secure the connectors.
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    Note
    Push the red locking tab into the connector to engage the connector lock.
    Tip: Carefully insert the white locking tab in the 12-pin low voltage connector until it locks with the black connector tab.
  11. Connect the LH liftgate task light connector.
  12. Move LH trunk side trim back into position.
  13. Install the trunk garnish. See Garnish - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the trunk sill trim panel. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  16. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  17. Verify the operation of the charging system:
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    Note
    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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      Note
      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.
  18. Move both front seats to their original positions.