LV Maintainer (Connect and Disconnect)
Correction code 17010500 0.05 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
Connect
- Enable Service Mode. See Service Mode (Enable and Disable).
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
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Set the LV maintainer into the
underhood storage unit.
CAUTIONDo not plug in or power on the LV maintainer at this time.
- Remove the jump post cover from the jump post located behind the multi-system beam.
- Position a fender cover on the multi-system beam, and then install the LV maintainer:
- Make sure that the cables of the LV maintainer are not in the way, will not catch on components, or will be damaged.
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Connect the LV maintainer to an
energized outlet, and then power on the LV maintainer.
CAUTIONThe LV maintainer and LV battery should never be simultaneously connected for an extended period.
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Lift up on the LV battery connector
locking tab, slide the black connector shroud to release, and then pull up on the
connector to disconnect from the LV battery.
CAUTIONDo not disconnect the First Responder Loop.
- If a separate procedure required the LV maintainer to be connected, return to that procedure.
Disconnect
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Press the LV battery electrical
connector down onto the LV battery, slide the black connector shroud to engage, and then
push down the connector locking tab to secure the connector to the LV battery.
NoteIf the locking tab does not seat, the connector or connector shroud is not fully engaged.
- Power off the LV maintainer, and then disconnect the LV maintainer from the outlet.
- Remove the black negative clamp of the LV maintainer from the hole in the multi-system beam.
- Remove the red positive clamp of the LV maintainer from the jump post.
- Install the jump post cover onto the jump post.
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On the vehicle touchscreen, touch
, and verify that for the LV Battery, the SOC is above 73%, and for the HV
Battery, the BMS State is Support.NoteIf the SOC is 73% or lower, in Garage, make sureis positive.
- If a procedure required the LV maintainer to be disconnected, return to that procedure, otherwise continue to the next step.
- Remove the LV maintainer from the underhood storage unit.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Disable Service Mode. See Service Mode (Enable and Disable).