03/08/2023 16:27:05
Charge Port (China) (Remove and Retrofit)
Correction code 44012106
- 2023-08-03: Added charge port voltage check.
Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT,
although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety
requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and
components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
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Move both front seats fully forward.
- Open hood.
- Open Liftgate.
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Remove parcel shelf.
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Remove trunk load floor.
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Remove trunk sill panel.
Note4x clips, 4x guides.
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If the LH C-Pillar rear trim panel has a liftgate switch, reach behind the C-pillar rear trim panel and push the switch out from the back.
Note1x electrical connection.
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Remove LH rear C-pillar trim.
Note1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 4x clips.
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Remove LH C-pillar upper trim.
Note3x clips.
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Remove LH trunk side garnish trim.
Note2x clips, 1x guide.
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Remove LH trunk side trim panel.
Note1x fir clip.
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Remove trunk floor carpet.
Note4x fir tree clips.
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Fold 2nd row seatbacks down.
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Remove the LH side rear seat bolster from the vehicle.
Note1x clip, Release clip from the rear, Do not pull the bolster because of risk of bending.
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Release bottom portion of LH lower C-pillar trim .
Note2x clips,Take care not to damage, Release the lower portion for access, Replace any damaged or missing clips.
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Separate LH C-pillar mid from LH C-pillar lower.
Note4x clips, Use caution to not damage any components with C-pillar mid.
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Remove the mounting hardware for the LH lower C-pillar.
Note2x push clips.
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Use the air bag tool to push the LH lower C-pillar away from the body of the vehicle.
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Remove LH lower C-pillar trim.
Note4x clips.
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Raise 2nd row seatbacks to upright position.
NoteRemove seat protection if used.
- Remove rear underhood apron.
- Remove RH underhood apron.
- Remove LH underhood apron.
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Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct.
Note2x hoses.
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Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel.
Note3x push clips.
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Remove HEPA filter inlet duct.
Note2x clips on HEPA filter.
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Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle.
NoteLift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise.
- Using MCU open charge port door.
- Disconnect 12V Power
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Verify operation of multimeter.
NoteSet multimeter to DC voltage, Confirm multimeter is properly measuring voltage by testing the 12v battery.
- Perform a charge port voltage check. See Charge Port Voltage Check.
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Remove HV insulating gloves.
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Remove nut securing charge port ground to body.
Note1x nut, 13mm, 9 Nm.
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Release edge clips securing manual release cables to charge port assembly.
Note2x clips.
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Remove screw securing latch release cables at center of charge port assembly housing and move cables aside.
Note1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm.
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Disconnect both latch actuators.
Note2x connectors.
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Disconnect logic connector from charge port ECU.
Note1x connector.
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Release clips securing HV cables to body studs.
Note2x clips.
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Remove HV harnesses from charge port housing.
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure that the cable is not tugged or pulled unnecessarily which can yield the C-clamp strain relief and cause a thermal ignition event at the GB charge port area while attempting to charge.
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Release clips securing HV cables to body along LH rear.
Note6x clips.
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Disconnect charge port door connector from charge port ECU.
Note1x connector.
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Disconnect body harness connector from charge port ECU.
Note1x connector.
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Remove nut securing charge port ECU/bracket to vehicle and remove assembly.
Note1x nut, 10mm, 2 Nm, 1x clip.
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Remove 2nd row seat bottom cushion.
Note2x clips, 7x connectors, Number of connectors may vary based on configuration, Release the leading edge of the seat on either side.
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Remove NVH padding from underneath 2nd row seat cushion.
NoteIf equipped .
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Remove bolts securing seat bottom frame.
Note8x bolts, 11mm, 26 Nm.
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Lift up and support seat bottom frame.
NoteRelease harness clips if necessary.
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Remove tamper evident label from charger cover panel.
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Remove the charger HV access panel cover and discard fasteners.
Note11x bolts, T20, 2 Nm, Discard after removal.
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Release tabs and open large access door.
Note2x tabs, Number of tabs may vary.
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Remove nuts securing charge port HV cables to charger.
Note2x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Do not drop fasteners into the charger.
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Release tabs and remove HV cables from charger.
Note4x tabs, Release tabs and pull cables up and out of charger, Cables may have to be turned slightly to release from charger.
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Plug holes in top of charger where HV cables were installed.
Note2x holes.
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Close large access door.
Note3x tabs.
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Use a dummy plug or tape to cover the opening for the charger access panel.
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Remove HV cable ground from charger.
Note1x patch bolt, 8mm, 6 Nm, Discard bolt after removal.
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Release Charge Port HV Harness clip from body at the lower C pillar.
Note1x clip.
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Disconnect Charge Port HV Harness CAN connector near coolant pump.
Note1x connector.
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Release clips securing charge port assembly to body along C-pillar.
Note3x clips.
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Feed charge port assembly through towards trunk area of vehicle until cables can be passed between seat pivot and body.
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Remove charge port assembly from vehicle.
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Remove E-Coat from the top face of the rivnut, the busbar grounds through the BIW.
NoteClean area after rework with IPA and allow 1 minute dry time.
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Install new charge port assembly and updated fasteners from kit to vehicle.
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 3x bolts, T30, 6 Nm.
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Clean DC HV harness terminals and chargeport sockets.
NoteUse plastic trim tool to push IPA wipe down between plastic divider, Allow 1 minute dry time.
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Apply Penetrox to backside of DC HV harness terminals.
NoteApply 2 drops of Penetrox A-13 about 5mm in diameter to either side of the hole on both leads, Spread evenly to verify the contact surface is fully covered.
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Install DC HV harness into new charge port assembly.
Note2x Nuts, 10mm, 9 Nm, Use nuts provided in chargeport retrofit kit (1521216-00-A).
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Inspect HV insulating gloves.
NoteCheck gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003, for information on inspecting HV gloves.
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Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves.
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Perform Hioki resistance test at each HV joint from HV busbar lead to charge port stud.
NoteThe acceptable resistance is between 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ) and 0.150 mΩ (150 μΩ). If the resistance is not within this range, reposition the probes and measure again. If the resistance is repeatedly between 0.00 mΩ and 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ), the Hioki test passed, proceed with the installation procedure. For more information on Hioki resistance testing, refer to Toolbox article 218200.
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Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves.
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Install DC HV harness inlet safety cap.
NoteEnsure cap is fully seated to complete HVIL circuit.
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Secure DC HV harness inlet harness connector to chargeport.
NoteEnsure white locking tab is engaged for connector x647.
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Secure AC HV harness inlet to chargeport.
NoteEnsure lock is fully engaged.
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Secure AC HV harness inlet harness connector to chargeport.
NoteEnsure white locking tab is engaged for connector x646.
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Secure edge clips holding manual release cables to dual charge port assembly housing.
Note2x clips.
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Install nut securing charge port ground to body.
Note1x nut, 13mm, 9 Nm.
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Install nut securing charge port ECU/bracket to vehicle.
Note1x nut, 10mm, 2 Nm, 1x clip.
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Connect body harness connector to charge port ECU.
Note1x connector.
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Connect charge port door connector to charge port ECU.
Note1x connector.
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Connect logic connector to charge port ECU.
Note1x connector.
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Feed the Charge Port HV Harness in towards the front of the vehicle from the rear.
NoteThe second row seat back can be released into the folding position to create additional room for Charge Port HV Harness install, Recommend assistance.
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Connect Charge Port HV Harness CAN connector near coolant pump.
Note1x connector.
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Secure Charge Port HV Harness clip to body at the lower C pillar.
Note1x clip.
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Install HV cable ground strap to charger.
Note1x patch bolt, 8mm, 6 Nm, Install new fastener.
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Remove plugs at holes in top of charger where HV cables were installed.
Note2x plugs.
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Remove dummy plug or tape on cover to the opening for the charger access panel.
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Release tabs and open large access door.
Note2x tabs.
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Install HV charge port cables into charger and secure tabs.
Note4x tabs, Cables may have to be turned slightly to fit into charger.
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Install nuts securing charge port cables.
Note2x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Do not drop fasteners into the charger, Install new fasteners.
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Close large access door.
Note2x tabs, Number of tabs may vary.
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Install charger cover panel and torque screws.
Note11x bolts, T20, 2 Nm, Install new patch bolts.
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Install new warranty label onto charger cover panel.
NoteWipe charger with IPA prior to installation.
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Secure clips holding charge port assembly to body along LH rear.
Note6x clips.
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Fold 2nd row seatbacks down.
NoteProtect the seat cushion if necessary.
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Install LH lower C-pillar.
Note4x clips, 2x push clips, Replace any damaged clips.
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Install the LH mid C-Pillar trim.
Note4x clips.
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Install the LH rear seat back bolster.
Note1x clip.
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Raise 2nd row seatbacks to upright position.
NoteRemove seat protection if used.
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Lower seat frame into position and secure harness clips to frame.
Note8x clips.
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Install and torque bolts securing seat frame to vehicle.
Note8x bolts, 11mm, 26 Nm.
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Place NVH padding onto seat frame.
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Reinstall seat bottom cushion.
Note2x clips, 7x connectors if equipped, Replace clips if necessary.
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Install trunk floor carpet.
Note4x clips.
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Install the LH side trunk carpet trim.
Note1x fir tree clip.
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Install LH trunk side garnish trim.
Note2x clips.
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Install LH C-pillar upper trim.
Note3x clips.
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Install trunk sill panel.
Note4x clips, 4x guides.
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Install trunk load floor.
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Install LH rear C-pillar trim.
Note1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 4x clips.
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If the LH C-Pillar rear trim panel has a liftgate switch, reach behind the C-pillar rear trim panel and connect the trunk switch from the back.
Note1x electrical conection.
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Install parcel shelf.
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Close liftgate.
- Connect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power.
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Install HEPA filter outlet duct.
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Install HEPA filter inlet duct.
Note2x tabs, One on each side.
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Install clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel.
Note3x push clips.
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Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter inlet duct.
Note2x hoses.
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Install LH underhood apron.
Note9x clips.
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Install RH underhood apron.
Note9x clips.
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Install rear underhood apron.
Note8x clips.
- Close hood .
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Connect vehicle to WiFi connection.
NoteConnect vehicle to WiFi or Tesla WiFi if available, Maintain WiFi connection for profile functions and firmware download.
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Place vehicle in service mode with touchscreen.
NotePre-FW 2020.48.25 hold Tesla "T" icon at top of center display for four seconds and then type "service" into Access Code box, Post-FW 2020.48.25 The Tesla T has been removed from the top bar of the UI, Press and hold for 2sec the vehicle's badge icon in Controls > Software for Access Code box.
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Select "Service Mode" on the Control Panel menu, then select "Software Reinstall".
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Select "Request" to initiate software installation.
NoteVehicle will send a request to Tesla server for the re-installation of the current firmware, yellow clock installation icon should appear within 5 minutes.
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Select the clock on the center display, then select "Install Now" to start firmware update.
NoteTap center display next to software update window until clock runs down to 0, After displayed installation time, Check the center display and ensure the firmware package was successfully installed.
- Unlock the gateway. See Gateway Unlock..
- Connect a laptop to the diagnostic port of the vehicle, and then use Toolbox 3 to locally connect to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect)..
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Using Toolbox 3:
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Disconnect Toolbox from vehicle and install cubby under the MCU.
Note1x connector, 2x clips.
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Exit Service Mode.
NoteSelect "Service Mode" on the Control Panel menu, then select "Exit Service Mode".
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Verify charging system operation.
NoteCharge vehicle using known good UMC and verify vehicle charges without issue.
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Move both front seats to their original positions.