2025-02-12

Flood Port (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 16102712 1.14 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.

  • 2025-02-12: Updated entire procedure to replace all flood ports (x5).
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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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Remove all jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, ID tags, piercings, etc.) from your person, and all objects (keys, coins, pens, pencils, tools, fasteners, etc.) from your pockets before performing any procedure that exposes you to high voltage.
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If corrective eyewear is necessary to safely perform any procedure, make sure that the eyewear is securely restrained to the head and cannot fall off.
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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

  1. Open all four doors
  2. Lower all four windows
  3. Release rear portion of LH front fender garnish
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    3x clips, 2x tabs, Starting from the rear release garnish to access rocker
  4. Remove fasteners securing front end of LH side rocker panel
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    1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 1x push clip
  5. Remove clips securing rear end of LH side rocker panel and move aside for access
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    3x push clips
  6. Remove LH rear wheel fairing
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, 1x bolt, 8mm, 3 Nm
  7. Release bolt covers on bottom edge of LH rocker panel
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    4x covers
  8. Remove fasteners securing LH side rocker panel to body
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    4x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm
  9. Remove LH side rocker panel from body
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    14x clips
  10. Release rear portion of RH front fender garnish
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    3x clips, 2x tabs, Starting from the rear release garnish to access rocker
  11. Remove fasteners securing front end of RH side rocker panel
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    1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 1x push clip
  12. Remove clips securing rear end of RH side rocker panel
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    3x push clips
  13. Remove RH rear wheel fairing
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    2x bolts, 8mm, 3 Nm
  14. Release bolt covers on bottom edge of RH rocker panel
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    4x covers
  15. Remove fasteners securing RH side rocker panel to body
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    4x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm
  16. Remove RH side rocker panel from body
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    14x clips
  17. Raise and support the vehicle.
  18. Open the hood.
  19. Remove the rear underhood apron.
  20. Power off the vehicle using the touchscreen.
  21. Disconnect the LV battery connector and First Responder Loop.
  22. Verify operation of multimeter
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    Set multimeter to DC voltage, Confirm multimeter is properly measuring voltage by testing LV battery, Touch lightly and do not damage terminals
  23. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
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    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
  24. Release mid aero shield
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    4x push clips
  25. Remove mid aero shield
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    16x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  26. Install amp clamp to LH RDU HV harness
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    Verify meter is zeroed out before performing measurement, Measure single cable. Verify ammeter is installed in correct direction. If current > 0.5A do not proceed with disconnecting HV connector. In this case, start vehicle electrical isolation again to make sure that all was properly shut down.If current < 0.5A, Ok to disconnect and check voltage at HV plug on the battery side.
  27. Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
  28. Inspect 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. https://service.teslamotors.com/documents?model=&keys=TN-15-92-003&vehicle_system=&sort_by=field_date_submitted&sort_order=DESC
  29. Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
  30. Release LH RDU HV harness from HV battery
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    1x connector, Hold down red locking tab and disengage the release lever, Do not force the release lever up
  31. Verify no high voltage at LH rear RDU HV header
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    Make sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, Verify test equipment is rated CATIII or higher, Measure B+ to Ground, B- to Ground, B+ to B-, If voltage is greater than 10V, Pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
  32. Secure LH RDU HV harness to battery pack
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    1x connector, Verify lever is in the upright and open position, Carefully seat connector and allow lever to engage, Fully secure lever and verify red tab is locked, Do not damage any pins
  33. Remove leather glove protectors and HV insulating gloves
  34. Remove flood port 2.0 from HV battery assembly
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    5x flood ports, 8x tabs on each flood port, Remove the center core from flood port, Use a pocket screw driver to counter hold flood port, Then carefully use a pick tool to release 8x tabs securing flood port to HV battery, Discard after removal, Do not damage the inner green flood port hat on the inside of HV battery located on the right side of the vehicle

Install

  1. Install flood port 2.0 into HV battery assembly
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    5x flood ports, 8x tabs on each flood port, Apply pressure along flood port to engage the tabs, Rotate flood port clockwise, An audible click ensures that the flood port is fully seated, Perform push-pull-push test to verify installation
  2. Remove gore breathers from rear breather assembly
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    4x breathers, Breathers are to be re-used, Be cautious during removal and do not incur damage, If damaged proceed to replacement, Located at rear of pack
  3. Secure tapered plugs into the three indicated breather holes
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    3x tapered plugs, Do not push plugs too far inside
  4. Secure the leak test adapter onto the fourth breather hole
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    1x leak test adapter
  5. Close both valves on the regulator test tool
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    Verify valves are closed
  6. Secure enclosure leak tester fitting to the leak test adapter
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    If required, safely secure the leak tester air line in a manner where it will not tug the adapter off
  7. Connect regulator to air supply
  8. Turn right side regulator valve to the open position
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    Open valve closest to the air line, By turning the valve knob to a horizontal position, The valve is fully open
  9. Set regulator to 0.3 psi
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    Allow regulator to stablize
  10. Open the left side regulator valve to allow air into the HV battery
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    Close right side regulator valve when the pressure reaches 0.3 psi and stabilizes, It will take roughly 60 seconds to reach 0.3 psi
  11. Wait 60 seconds to allow pressure to stabilize
  12. Record start pressure value
  13. Wait 30 seconds for test
  14. Record end pressure value
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    If pressure did not drop more than 0.026 psi, continue to next step, If pressure dropped more than 0.026 psi, then inspect HV battery enclosure for leaks
  15. Disconnect air supply from leak tester
  16. Release enclosure leak tester fitting from the leak test adapter
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    Release the leak tester air line if previously secured
  17. Release leak test adapter from breather hole
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    1x leak test adapter
  18. Release tapered plugs from the breather holes
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    3x tapered plugs
  19. Secure gore breathers onto rear breather assembly
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    4x gore breathers, If breathers were damaged replace as required
  20. Install mid aero shield
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    16x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Apply Loctite 222 onto mid aero shield bolts and install fasteners securing mid aero shield to vehicle
  21. Position mid aero shield
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    4x push clips
  22. Lower vehicle fully
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
  23. Connect the First Responder Loop and LV battery connector.
  24. Install the rear underhood apron.
  25. Close the hood.
  26. Secure RH side rocker panel to body
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    14x clips
  27. Install fasteners securing RH side rocker panel to body
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    4x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm
  28. Secure bolt covers on bottom edge of RH rocker panel
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    4x covers
  29. Secure RH rear wheel fairing
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    2x bolts, 8mm, 3 Nm
  30. Install clips securing rear end of RH side rocker panel
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    3x push clips
  31. Install fasteners securing front end of RH side rocker panel
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    1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 1x push clip
  32. Secure rear portion of RH front fender garnish
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    3x clips, 2x tabs, Fully secure and carefully engage clips
  33. Secure LH side rocker panel onto body
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    14x clips, Verify rocker is seated correctly around the lift pads
  34. Install fasteners securing LH side rocker panel to body
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    4x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm
  35. Secure bolt covers on bottom edge of LH rocker panel
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    4x covers
  36. Secure LH rear wheel fairing
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, 1x bolt, 8mm, 3 Nm
  37. Install clips securing rear end of LH side rocker panel
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    3x push clips
  38. Install fasteners securing front end of LH side rocker panel
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    1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 1x push clip
  39. Secure rear portion of LH front fender garnish
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    3x clips, 2x tabs, Carefully secure and fully engage clips
  40. Install RH rear sill assembly
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    8x clips, 1x datum
  41. Calibrate the RH falcon wing door.
  42. Move the RH front seat to its original position.
  43. Close the RH front door.
  44. Install LH rear sill assembly
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    8x clips, 1x datum, 1 tab
  45. Calibrate the LH falcon wing door.
  46. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  47. Raise all four windows
  48. Close the LH front door.