06/06/2023 23:59:03

Door Assembly - Charge Port (Busbar Type) (EMEA) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 44011532 0.78 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.

  • 2023-06-06: Added step to install the CKL Charging Identifier Label if one was present on the original part.
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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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Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to perform this procedure:

  • High voltage 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.

Remove

  1. Open all four doors and lower all windows.
  2. Open the trunk.
  3. Apply masking tape around the charge port area.
  4. Open the charge port door.
  5. Move the driver and front passenger seats fully forward.
  6. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  8. Disconnect 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Perform the charge port voltage check procedure. See Charge Port Voltage Check.
  10. Remove the trunk garnish. See Garnish - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  13. Disconnect the trunk light electrical connector.
  14. Release the clips (x2), and then move the LH trunk side trim aside.
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    CAUTION
    Avoid excessive creasing of the trunk side trim.
  15. Remove the LH taillight. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Install).
  16. Remove the charge port. See Charge Port (Busbar Type) (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace).
  17. Disconnect the charge port ECU electrical connector for the charge port door.
  18. Release the charge port door harness grommet from the body.
  19. Release the lower clips (x2) that attach the charge port door to the vehicle.
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    Note
    Release the bottom clips, and then push the bottom of charge port door out.
  20. Gently pull the charge port door away from the body, and then remove the charge port door from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Tabs (x2)
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    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 door down to clear the actuator mechanism, and then pull out and away from the body.
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    Note
    Manipulation the charge door assembly may be necessary to fully remove the assembly from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Install the charge port door onto the vehicle.
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    Note
    Clips (x2), tabs (x2)
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    Pivot the charge port door assembly so that 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 assembly may be necessary to fully align the assembly to the body.
  2. Secure the charge port door harness grommet to the body.
  3. Connect the charge port ECU electrical connector for the charge port door.
  4. Install the charge port. See Charge Port (Busbar Type) (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the LH taillight. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Install).
  6. Remove the masking tape around the charge port door.
  7. Europe only: install a CKL charging identifier label (1691926-00-B) on the face plate of the charge port assembly as illustrated, if one was present on the original part.
  8. Move the LH trunk side trim back into position, and then secure it with clips (x2).
  9. Connect the trunk light electrical connector.
  10. Install the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the trunk garnish. See Garnish - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  13. Reconnect 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  14. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  16. Restore the driver and front passenger seats back to their original position.
  17. Verify the operation of the charging system.
    1. Lightly push on the lower corner of charge power door once to confirm that the door opens.
    2. Confirm vehicle charges by connecting the charge handle to the vehicle.
    3. Disconnect the charge handle and confirm the charge port door closes.
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    Note
    Use the customer's charging equipment, if available.
  18. Raise all windows and close all doors.