AC Cable - Charge Port to HV Battery (3-Phase) (Retrofit)
Correction code
44501406
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 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.
- 2026-01-21: Released new procedure.
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Open LH front door
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Lower LH front window
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Open LH falcon door, hood and liftgate
NoteVia UI > Controls > Front Trunk, Trunk, LH Falcon Door
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Remove LH rear welcome plate
Note8x clips
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Apply tape to LH racetrack
NoteNeeded to avoid damage on the racetrack
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Remove front screw securing LH lower C-pillar
Note1x screw, T25, 2.5 Nm, Discard patch bolt
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Remove rear load floor
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Remove trunk board
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Remove trunk floor carpet
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Remove LH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips
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Remove RH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips
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Remove trunk sill trim
Note4x clips, 2x patch bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal
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Remove rear load floor support
Note4x push clips, 2x clips
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Remove screw securing LH C-pillar mid trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
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Release clips securing LH C-pillar mid trim and remove
Note9x clips
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Release LH upper C-pillar trim panel
Note1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, 3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, Discard patch bolt after removal
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Remove LH upper C-pillar trim panel
Note6x clips, 2 clips along front edge and 4 clips along top edge
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Remove screws securing C-pillar lower panel to LH parcel shelf support
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Remove LH C-pillar lower panel
Note14x clips, 1x magnet
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Release load floor support from LH trunk side carpet
Note3x tabs, 1x clip
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Release LH rear trunk side carpet panel from bracket
Note5x push clips, One is hidden between 3rd row seat and trunk side carpet panel
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Disconnect 12v power outlet
Note1x connector, Pull up the tie down loop and pull the rear portion of the trunk side carpet out for access
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Remove LH trunk side carpet panel
Note2x connectors, Disconnect trunk light and 12V outlet connectors before removal, Pull rear lower corner of LH trunk side carpet panel out and downwards to remove panel
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Remove LH mid-zone C-pillar bracket from vehicle
Note2x screws, T20, 2.5 Nm, 3x push clips, 2x edge clips, Edge clips secure chargeport release cables to bracket
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Remove LH lower zone C-pillar bracket from vehicle
Note2x bolts, T30, 2.5 Nm, 2x push clips
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Remove LH minion bracket
Note2x clips
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Remove charger duct
NoteRelease from plastic ducts at top and bottom
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Remove underhood aprons
Note4x aprons, LH and RH aprons have 1x clip each
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Remove frunk carpet
Note2x connectors
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Remove frunk assembly
Note10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Remove HEPA filter housing
NoteLift up from bottom and pull out, *Note: There may or may not be a filter in housing based on vehicle configuration
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Disconnect 12V negative terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Disconnect first responder loop
Note1x connector, push to release
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Verify operation of multimeter
NoteSet multimeter to DC voltage, Confirm multimeter is properly measuring voltage by testing the 12v battery
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Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
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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. https://service.teslamotors.com/documents?model=&keys=TN-15-92-003&vehicle_system=&sort_by=field_date_submitted&sort_order=DESC
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Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
NoteUse HV cut resistant insulated gloves or HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves, HV Insulating gloves must be worn any time a Hioki Tester or Hi-Pot Tester is used, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003 R5 for PPE requirements depending on vehicle configuration.
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Verify there is no high voltage present at the charge port on the type 2 (AC charge inlet)
NoteMake sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, Be sure to place the positive test lead on the side of the HV pin just past the plastic protective covers Measure the the voltage between the four dead front pins to each other and then between B+ (the four dead front pins) to B- (use trunk striker bolt as a ground for the isolation check), If voltage is greater than 10V, pack contactors are welded or not open, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
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Release charge port connection to charge port
Note1x connector, Carefully remove white locking tab, Depress tab to release connection from the charge port, Continue to pull off connector, The connection is intended to disengage the safety cap when released
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Disconnect AC 3PH inlet connector from charge port
Note1x connector, Release locking tab upward
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Install silicone rubber to AC 3 phase connector
Note4x patch, Cut silicone rubber, 10mm section, tear off back glue, and then neatly stick to specified area of connector
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Secure AC 3PH inlet connector 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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Reinstall LH rear charger duct
NoteSecure to plastic ducts at top and bottom
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Install LH minion bracket
Note3x clips
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Install lower zone C-pillar bracket to vehicle
Note2x bolts, T30, 2.5 Nm, 2x push clips
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Install LH mid zone C-pillar bracket and install fasteners
Note2x screws, T20, 2.5 Nm, 3x push clips, Secure 2x edge clips for charge port release cables
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Reinstall LH trunk side carpet panel
Note2x connectors, Reconnect trunk light and 12V outlet connectors before positioning panel. Use caution not to pinch Rear PTC harness (see picture)
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Install clips securing the trunk side carpet to vehicle
Note5x push clips
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Install LH trunk side load floor support
Note3x tabs, 1x clip
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Install rear load floor support
Note4x push clips, 2x clips
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Reinstall front lower carpet trim panel
NoteSecure 3rd row seat wiring harnesses to panel
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Install trunk board
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Install LH lower C-pillar
Note14x clips, 1x magnet
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Install screws securing C-pillar lower panel to LH parcel shelf support
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Install bolt securing front of LH lower C-pillar
Note1x patch bolt, T25, 2.5 Nm
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Remove tape from LH racetrack trim
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Install LH welcome plate
Note8x clips
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Install LH upper C-pillar trim panel
Note6x clips
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Install fasteners securing LH upper C-pillar
Note1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, 3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, Install new patched bolt
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Install LH C-pillar mid trim
Note9x clips, Install front section first, then work around to rear
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Install screw securing LH C-pillar mid trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
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Install rear trunk sill trim
Note4x clips, 2x patch bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, Make sure to seat liftgate seal properly, Install new patch bolts
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Install RH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips
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Install LH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips
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Install rear load floor
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Connect first responder loop and then 12V negative terminal
Note1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Install HEPA filter housing
NoteAlign opening on back of housing to HEPA filter outlet duct opening, *Note: There may or may not be a filter in housing based on vehicle configuration
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Install frunk assembly
Note10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, Hand start all bolts first then tighten with tools
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Install frunk carpet
Note2x connectors
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Install under hood aprons
Note4x aprons
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Close hood
NotePress firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
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Close all doors and liftgate except for LH front door
NoteVia center display > Controls
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Calibrate falcon doors via UI
NoteVia Controls > Calibrate, Required after 12V and FRL disconnect
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Verify charging system operation
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Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door