19/08/2024 05:47:08
Door and Hinge Cover - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 44011702 0.30 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.
- 2027-08-08: Removed unnecessary step.
- 2023-07-06: Added voltage check steps.
- 2023-07-06: Added videos in step 5 of Remove part and step 2 of Install part.
- 2023-10-10: Add a caution to not manually close the charge port door.
Remove
- Open the charge port door.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Perform the charge port voltage check procedure. See Charge Port Voltage Check.
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Insert a small flat head
screwdriver on the gap between the hinge cover and the charge port door, and
then push the hinge cover slightly downwards, as shown.
NoteThe hinge cover will be destroyed during the removal of the charge port door. A new hinge cover will be supplied with the new charge port door.
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Remove the hinge
cover:
- Remove the screws (x2) that attach the charge port door to the hinge, and then remove the charge port door from the vehicle.
Install
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Position the charge port
door onto the hinge, and then install the screws (x2) that attach the charge
port door to the hinge.
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Align the hinge cover detent
with the hinge cutout, as shown, and then snap the hinge cover closed.
NoteCheck that the hinge cover is flush with the hinge
- Reconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
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Close the charge port
door.
CAUTIONDo not try to manually close the charge port door.