Charge Port (Global) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 44011622 0.60 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.
- 2023-07-07: Cleaned up procedure.
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 glove and safety
information.
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Move the driver seat fully forward.
- Open the LH rear door.
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Fold the LH 2nd row 60 seat
down.
NoteSeat can be folded from the backrest button or trunk switch.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the side trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Side (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Open the charge port door using the vehicle touchscreen.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Perform the charge port voltage check. See Charge Port Voltage Check.
- Remove the rear wall rear trunk trim. See Trim - Rear Trunk - Rear Wall (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH trunk load floor bracket. See Bracket - Trunk Load Floor - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the trunk floor front trim. See Trim - Front - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat outer bolster. See Bolster - Outer - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Release the LH upper C-pillar trim,
and then set it aside. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
NoteDo not remove the lower bolt that attaches the LH 2nd row seat belt retractor.
- Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the charge port latch
electrical connector.
NoteTake note of harness routing.NotePull the red locking tab outwards to release the lock, and then pull again to release the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the charge port electrical
connector.
NoteCarefully remove the white locking tab. Press the tab to release the electrical connector from the charge port. Continue to pull off the connector. The connector is intended to disengage the safety cap when released.
- Remove the charge port busbar safety cap. See Safety Cap - Busbar - Charge Port to HV Battery (Global) (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the
charge port busbars to the charge port, and then remove the busbar leads from the
studs.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 11 mm socket
NoteNuts have captured washers.NoteTake caution of any tension present with the busbars. -
Release the clip that attaches the
charge port manual release cable to the body.
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Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the charge port to the body, and then remove the
charge port from the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
Notex2 datumsNoteThe charge port is bolted to the charge port door and lines up with 2 datums.
Install
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Install the charge port assembly into
the vehicle, and then secure it with bolts (x4).Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
Notex2 datumsNoteStart by lining up the datums on the charge port with the charge port door, and then proceed to thread in all bolts.NoteNew charge port will come pre-applied with Penetrox. -
Secure the charge port manual release
cable onto the body.
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Clean the charge port busbar contact
surface of residual Penetrox with an Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) wipe.
NoteAllow 1 minute dry time after removing Penetrox.
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Install the nuts (x2) that attach the
charge port busbar leads to the charge port assembly.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 9 mm socket
NoteNuts have captured washers.NoteIf excessive force is required to seat the busbars, they may have been bent. Inspect for damage and replace it, if necessary. - Install the charge port busbar safety cap. See Safety Cap - Busbar - Charge Port to HV Battery (Global) (Remove and Replace).
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Connect the charge port electrical
connector.
NoteFully engage the electrical connector and white locking tab. The connector is intended to lock the safety cap in place.
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Connect the charge port latch
electrical connector.
NoteReturn the harness to its original routing: Harness sits in front of the busbars.NoteFully engage the connector and red locking tab.
- Install the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH 2nd row seat outer bolster. See Bolster - Outer - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the trunk floor front trim. See Trim - Front - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH trunk load floor bracket. See Bracket - Trunk Load Floor - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear wall rear trunk trim. See Trim - Rear Trunk - Rear Wall (Remove and Replace).
- Install the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Install the side trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Side (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Close the liftgate.
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Restore the LH 2nd row 60 seat into
upright position.
NoteRemove seat cushion protection.
- Close the LH rear door.
- Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Close the hood.
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Verify operation of the vehicle
charging system.
- Close the charge port door.
- Restore the driver seat back to its original position.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.