2025-10-20

Absorber - Wheelhouse - Front - LH (2025+) (Remove and Install)

Correction code NEW FRT 0.6 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. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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Note
This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model X.

Remove

  1. Open all four doors and lower all four windows.
  2. Move the LH front seat forward.
  3. Move the LH Monopost seat forward.
  4. Move the RH Monopost seat forward.
  5. Release the clips (x8), datum and tab that attach the LH rear sill assembly to the body.
  6. Open the liftgate.
  7. Remove the trunk rear load floor.
  8. Remove the trunk pocket load floor.
  9. Remove the lower trunk pocket load floor.
  10. Release the clips (x4) and datums (x2) that attach the trunk sill trim.
  11. Remove the trunk carpet.
  12. Release the push clips (x4) and clips (x2) that attach the rear wall load support.
  13. Remove the trunk tub floor insulator.
  14. Release the clips (x17) that attach the LH lower C-pillar to the body.
  15. Disconnect the LH C-pillar accelerometer connector.
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    Release the red locking tab.
  16. Fold the LH 3rd row seat back into down position.
  17. Release the clips and datum that attach the LH upper C-pillar trim.
  18. Release the clips (x5) that attach the LH crush can bracket.
  19. Release the clip and datum that attach the LH soft trim pocket bracket.
  20. Release the push clips (x5) that attach the LH trunk side trim carpet, and then disconnect the connector.
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    Release the trunk tie down ring.
  21. Remove the screws (x3) and push clips (x3) that attach the LH trunk side bracket.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
  22. Move the RH front seat forward.
  23. Remove the 2nd row floor mat.
  24. With assistance, release the clips (x5) that attach the 2nd row mid floor board.
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    Tilt the front edge upwards and remove the board in vertical position.
  25. With assistance, release the clips (x2) that attach the 2nd row rear floor board.
  26. Remove the stud that attaches the LH upper c-pillar duct.
  27. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the busbar duct assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  28. Raise the LH 3rd row seat back into upright position.
  29. Open the charge port door.
  30. Open the hood.
  31. Remove the rear underhood apron.
  32. Power off the vehicle using the touchscreen.
  33. Disconnect the LV battery connector and First Responder Loop.
  34. Set the high voltage multimeter to DC voltage, lightly touch the probes to the auxiliary battery connector contacts, and verify that the multimeter displays a voltage.
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    Touch lightly and do not damage the terminals.
  35. Remove all items from pockets and make sure not to wear any metal items.
  36. Inspect the HV insulating gloves.
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    Refer to service document TN-15-92-003, for information on inspecting HV gloves.
  37. Put on the HV insulating gloves and then leather over gloves.
  38. Verify there is no high voltage present at the charge port.
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    Make sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, Measure B+ to B-, and B+ to Ground (use trunk striker as a ground for the isolation check). If voltage is greater than 10V, pack contactors are not open or welded, and stop work and reach out to the Service Engineering team.
  39. Remove the leather glove protectors and the HV insulating gloves.
  40. Remove the 3rd row seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 3rd Row (Remove and Replace).
  41. Remove the bolts (x9) that attach the LH inner reinforcement to body.
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    Use a T40 socket with 8mm wrench to loosen the lower 2 bolts to avoid removal of the 3rd row seat frame, and then use a hex bit ratchet to remove bolts fully. All other bolts can be removed with 1/4in. Dr. ratchet and 1/4in. Dr. T40 socket
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T40 socket
  42. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the HV inlet safety cover.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  43. Remove the nut that attaches the charge port harness to the body stud.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  44. Release the tabs (x2) to remove the HV inlet safety cover from the charge port assembly.
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    Release the tab on each side of cover to remove.
  45. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the busbar leads to the charge port assembly.
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    Nuts have captured washers
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 11 mm socket
  46. Remove the bolt that attaches the busbar HV connector lid.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  47. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the HV connector to the DC FC header.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  48. Remove the HV connector from the DC FC header.
  49. With an assistant, remove the busbar assembly from the vehicle.
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    Remove the busbar assembly from the LH rear door opening.
  50. Disconnect the charge port connectors (x2).
  51. Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port ECU to the vehicle, slide the ECU upward to release the clip, and then remove the ECU from the vehicle.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  52. Release the tabs (x2) that attach the charge port controller bracket, and then slide the bracket upwards to remove it from the vehicle.
  53. Disconnect the LH tail lamp connector.
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    Release the red locking tab.
  54. Release the clips (x12) that attach the LH body harness to the low C-pillar body, and disconnect electrical connectors (x3).
  55. Remove the LH wheelhouse absorber from the vehicle.
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    Avoid tearing the wheelhouse absorber by carefully clearing studs and bracket.

Install

  1. Install the LH wheelhouse absorber onto the vehicle.
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    Avoid tearing the wheelhouse absorber by carefully aligning with studs and bracket.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors (x3), and then install the clips (x12) that attach the LH body harness to the lower C-pillar body.
  3. Connect the LH C-pillar accelerometer connector.
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    Engage the red locking tab.
  4. Connect the LH tail lamp connector.
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    Engage the red locking tab.
  5. Slide the charge port controller bracket downwards to install the tabs (x2).
  6. Position the charge port ECU into the vehicle, slide the ECU downward to secure the clip, and then install the bolt that attaches the ECU to the vehicle.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  7. Install the nut that attaches the charge port harness to the body stud.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  8. Connect the charge port connectors (x2).
  9. Clean the charge port assembly busbar contact surface of residual penetrox with an Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) wipe.
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    Use a plastic trim tool to push the IPA wipe down between plastic divider.
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    Allow 1 minute dry time before continuing.
  10. Verify that the charge port studs (x2) are torqued to proper specification.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T10 bit
  11. Clean the DC FC header contact surface of residual Penetrox with an IPA wipe.
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    Allow 1 minute dry time after wiping away Penetrox.
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    New busbar comes with penetrox applied to HV connector.
  12. Position the busbar assembly into the vehicle for installation.
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    New busbar assembly comes with Penetrox A-13 applied on the HV connector side.
  13. Apply Penetrox to the backside of the busbar leads.
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    Apply 2 drops of Penetrox A-13 about 5 mm in diameter to either side of the hole on both leads. Spread the Penetrox evenly to verify the contact surface is fully covered.
  14. Install the HV connector onto the DC FC header.
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    Verify the connector is fully seated.
  15. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the HV connector to the DC FC header.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  16. Install the busbar leads onto the charge port assembly, and the install the nuts (x2).
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
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    Nuts have captured washers.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 11 mm socket
  17. Inspect the HV insulating gloves.
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    Check gloves for damage prior to use. Refer to service document TN-15-92-003, for information on inspecting HV gloves.
  18. Put on the HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves.
  19. Perform a Hioki resistance test at each HV joint (x2) from the HV busbar lead to the charge port stud.
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    Measure both joints at the highlighted locations. The acceptable resistance is between 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ) and 0.270 mΩ (270 μΩ).
    • If the resistance is greater than 0.270 mΩ (270 μΩ), stop work and escalate a Toolbox session.
    • If the resistance is lower than 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ), 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 to the next step.
  20. Perform a Hioki resistance test at each HV joint (x2) from the HV busbar lead to the bolt head.
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    Measure both joints at the highlighted locations. The acceptable resistance is between 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ) and 0.195 mΩ (195 μΩ).
    • If the resistance is greater than 0.195 mΩ (195 μΩ), stop work and escalate a Toolbox session.
    • If the resistance is lower than 0.050 mΩ (50 μΩ), 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 to the next step.
  21. Remove the leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves.
  22. Install the bolt that attaches the HV connector lid.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  23. Install the tabs (x2) to remove the HV inlet safety cover from the charge port assembly.
  24. Install a new bolt that attaches the HV inlet safety cover.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  25. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the busbar duct assembly.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  26. Install the stud that attaches the LH upper c-pillar duct.
  27. With assistance, install the clips (x5) that attach the 2nd row mid floor board.
  28. With assistance, install the clips (x2) that attach the 2nd row rear floor board.
  29. Install the 2nd row floor mat.
  30. Install the bolts (x9) that attach the LH inner reinforcement to body.
    27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
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    To avoid removal of 3rd row seat frame. Use hex bit ratchet to fully seat bottom 2 bolts prior to torque.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T40 socket
  31. Install the screws (x3) and push clips (x3) that attach the LH trunk side bracket.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
  32. Install the clips and datum that attach the LH upper C-pillar trim.
  33. Install the clips (x17) that attach the LH lower C-pillar to the body.
  34. Install the clip and datum that attach the LH soft trim pocket bracket.
  35. Install the clips (x5) that attach the LH crush can bracket.
  36. Install the push clips (x4) and clips (x2) that attach the rear wall load support.
  37. Install the clips (x4) and datums (x2) that attach the trunk sill trim.
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    Make sure to seat liftgate seal properly.
  38. Install the 3rd row seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 3rd Row (Remove and Replace).
  39. Install the trunk tub floor insulator.
  40. Install the lower trunk pocket load floor.
  41. Install the trunk pocket load floor.
  42. Install the trunk rear load floor.
  43. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  44. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  45. Close the hood.
  46. Close the liftgate.
  47. Verify operation of vehicle charging system.
  48. Close the charge port door.
  49. Move the LH Monopost seat to its original position.
  50. Install the clips (x8), datum and tab that attach the LH rear sill assembly to the body.
  51. Calibrate the LH falcon wing door.
  52. Calibrate the RH falcon wing door.
  53. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  54. Raise all four windows
  55. Close the LH front door.