2025-03-17

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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2024-08-08: 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

  1. Open the charge port door.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  4. Perform the charge port voltage check procedure. See Charge Port Voltage Check.
  5. 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.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The 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.
  6. Remove the hinge cover:
    1. Insert a miniature 6 in pick with a 90 degree tip under the hinge cover, and then break off the upper section of the hinge cover, as shown.
    2. Use a set of needle nose pliers to completely remove the hinge cover.
      Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
      CAUTION
      Do not let any hinge cover fragments fall into the hinge opening.
  7. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the charge port door to the hinge, and then remove the charge port door from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Position the charge port door onto the hinge, and then install the screws (x2) that attach the charge port door to the hinge.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  2. Align the hinge cover detent with the hinge cutout, as shown, and then snap the hinge cover closed.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Check that the hinge cover is flush with the hinge
  3. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  4. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  5. Close the charge port door.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not try to manually close the charge port door.