27/10/2023 09:43:39

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

Correction code 44011502 0.48 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.

  • 2023-10-27: Update charge port to body bolt torque to 9 Nm.
  • 2023-10-10: Add a caution to not manually close the charge port door.
  • 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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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.

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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.

Remove

  1. Open the LH doors and lower all the windows.
  2. While pressing the LH and RH tabs towards the LH side of the vehicle, lift the front edge of the seat cushion to partially release the cushion.
  3. Open the trunk.
  4. Open the charge port door.
  5. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  6. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  7. Perform the charge port voltage check procedure. See Charge Port Voltage Check.
  8. Remove the trunk garnish. See Garnish - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the trunk sill trim panel. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  11. Disconnect the LH trunk task light electrical connector.
  12. Release the clip that attaches the edge of the trunk carpet, move the LH trunk side trim aside, and then tuck the carpet under the trim.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful not to cause excessive creasing.
  13. Remove the LH taillight. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Apply masking tape around the charge port area.
  15. Release the clips (x2) that attach the harness to the body.
  16. Remove the bolts that attach the charge port assembly to the body, and then release the assembly from the body.
  17. Disconnect the low voltage electrical connectors from the charge port ECU.
  18. Release the charge port door grommet from the body.
  19. Pull the charge port door assembly towards the rear of the vehicle. When the door actuator reaches the rear of the quarter panel, pull the charge port downward to clear the actuator mechanism, and then pull out and away from the body to remove it from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Manipulation of the charge port door may be necessary to fully remove the assembly.

Install

  1. Position the charge port door assembly into the vehicle by pivoting the assembly so the actuator mechanism clears underneath the quarter panel, and then slide the charge door forward toward the rear door.
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    Note
    Manipulation of the charge door may be necessary to fully align the assembly to the body.
  2. Install the charge port door grommet to the body.
  3. Connect the low voltage electrical connectors from the charge port ECU.
  4. Install the bolts that attach the charge port door assembly to the body.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  5. Secure the clips (x2) that attach the harness to the body.
  6. Install the LH taillight. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Move the LH trunk side trim back to the original position, and then secure the clip that attaches the trim to the body.
  8. Connect the LH trunk task light electrical connector.
  9. Install the trunk sill trim panel. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the trunk garnish. See Garnish - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  12. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  13. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  15. Verify the charging system is operating correctly.
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    Note
    Use the customer's charging equipment if available. Ensure all the charging adapters are present.
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    CAUTION
    Do not try to manually close the charge port door.
  16. Remove the masking tape from the charge port door area.
  17. Raise all the windows and close all the doors.