2026-06-03

Charge Port - Charge Port 1098900-00-J to 1549220-20-A (Retrofit)

Correction code 44014006 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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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.
  • 2026-04-27: Released new procedure.
  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH front window
  3. Open LH falcon door, hood and liftgate
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    Via UI > Controls > Front Trunk, Trunk, LH Falcon Door
  4. Power off vehicle via UI
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    Via center display > Controls > Safety > Power Off
  5. Remove underhood aprons
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    4x aprons, LH and RH aprons have 1x clip each
  6. Remove frunk carpet
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    2x connectors
  7. Remove frunk assembly
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    10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  8. Remove HEPA filter housing
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    Lift up from bottom and pull out, *Note: There may or may not be a filter in housing based on vehicle configuration
  9. Disconnect 12V negative terminal
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
  10. Disconnect first responder loop
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    1x connector, push to release
  11. Remove LH rear welcome plate
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    8x clips
  12. Apply tape to LH racetrack
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    Needed to avoid damage on the racetrack
  13. Remove front screw securing LH lower C-pillar
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    1x screw, T25, 2.5 Nm, Discard patch bolt
  14. Remove rear load floor
  15. Remove LH trunk sill side trim
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    4x clips
  16. Remove RH trunk sill side trim
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    4x clips
  17. Remove trunk sill trim
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    4x clips, 2x patch bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal
  18. Remove trunk board
  19. Remove trunk floor carpet
  20. Remove rear load floor support
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    4x push clips, 2x clips
  21. Remove screw securing LH C-pillar mid trim
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  22. Release LH upper C-pillar trim panel
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    1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, 3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, Discard patch bolt after removal
  23. Release clips and remove LH upper C-pillar trim panel
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    6x clips
  24. Remove load floor support from LH lower C-pillar
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    3x tabs, 1x clip
  25. Remove screws securing C-pillar lower panel to LH parcel shelf support
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  26. Remove LH lower C-pillar from vehicle
  27. Remove LH vent cover from trunk side carpet
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    8x tabs
  28. Remove clips securing the trunk side carpet to vehicle
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    5x clips
  29. Disconnect 12v power outlet
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    1x connector, Pull up the tie down loop and pull the rear portion of the trunk side carpet out for access
  30. Remove LH trunk side carpet from vehicle
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    1x connector
  31. Remove LH mid-zone C-pillar bracket from vehicle
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    2x screws, T20, 2.5 Nm, 3x push clips, 2x edge clips, Edge clips secure chargeport release cables to bracket
  32. Remove LH lower zone C-pillar bracket from vehicle
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    2x bolts, T30, 2.5 Nm, 2x push clips
  33. Remove LH minion bracket from vehicle
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    3x push clips
  34. Remove charger duct
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    Release from plastic ducts at top and bottom
  35. Remove warranty label from charger cover panel if present
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    A new replacement label will not be installed
  36. 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
  37. Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
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    Use 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.
  38. Remove charger access panel
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    11x patch bolts, T20, 2 Nm, Discard after removal, Make sure to wear proper PPE
  39. Open charger small access door
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    2x tabs
  40. Verify no high voltage
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    Measure B+ to B-, B+ to ground, and B- to ground, Make sure to wear proper PPE, Verify you are using a proper ground and not a coated surface, If voltage is greater than 10V, Pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work escalate a toolbox session for assistance
  41. Install charger access panel
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    11x patch bolts, T20, 2 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  42. Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves
  43. Disconnect charge port connector from charger
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    1x connector, Release white lock by pulling away from charger, Push down on lever and pull connector away to release 2nd stage, Use screwdriver to release 3rd stage and fully release connector
  44. Remove HV harness from onboard charger
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 1x connector, After removing the 10mm bolt for the HV cables, the cables are removed by pulling up. After the cable are removed it will be easier to access the 10mm bolt for the ground cable.
  45. Use a dummy plug or electrical tape to plug the holes for the HV Battery cables
  46. Remove ground strap from charger
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, Discard after removal
  47. Disconnect rear body control module and clips securing 12v harness
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    3x screws, T25, 3.5 Nm, 4x connectors, 2x clips
  48. Disconnect parking brake controller
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    2x connectors
  49. Disconnect the electrical connections from the charge port ECU
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    3x connectors
  50. Disconnect park assist ECU and clip securing 12v harness to bracket
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    2x connectors, 1x barrel clip
  51. Remove plastic clip securing 12v harness to coolant hose
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    1x clip
  52. Disconnect 12v harness and move aside for clearance
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    7x connectors, 5x clips
  53. Pull back the NVH padding to gain access to chargeport
  54. Remove charge port assembly from vehicle
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    7x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Discard bolts after removal
  55. Remove E-Coat from the top face of the rivnut, the busbar grounds through the BIW
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    Clean area after rework with IPA and allow 1 minute dry time
  56. Install new charge port assembly and updated fasteners from kit to vehicle
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    4x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 3x bolts, T30, 6 Nm
  57. Clean DC HV harness terminals and chargeport sockets
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    Use plastic trim tool to push IPA wipe down between plastic divider, Allow 1 minute dry time
  58. Apply Penetrox to backside of DC HV harness terminals
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    Apply 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
  59. Install DC HV harness into new charge port assembly
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    2x Nuts, 10mm, 9 Nm, Use nuts provided in chargeport retrofit kit (1521216-00-A)
  60. Inspect HV insulating gloves
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    Check gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003 R1, for information on inspecting HV gloves https://service.teslamotors.com/protected-doc/ServiceBulletins/External/TN/TN-15-92-003_High_Voltage_Awareness_Care_Points_R1.pdf
  61. Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
  62. Perform Hioki resistance test at each HV joint from HV busbar lead to charge port stud
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    2x HV joints, 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 the 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), Hioki test passed, proceed to next step.
  63. Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves
  64. Install DC HV harness inlet safety cap
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    Ensure cap is fully seated to complete HVIL circuit
  65. Secure DC HV harness inlet harness connector to chargeport
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    Ensure white locking tab is engaged for connector x647
  66. Secure AC HV harness inlet to chargeport
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    Ensure lock is fully engaged
  67. Secure AC HV harness inlet harness connector to chargeport
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    Ensure white locking tab is engaged for connector x646
  68. Pull back the NVH padding to gain access to the charge port ECU
  69. Remove the chargeport ECU from vehicle
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    1x bolt, 10 mm, 5.5 Nm, Slide the ECU down off the bracket to remove
  70. Install new chargeport ECU from retrofit kit
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm, Slide the ECU up into bracket
  71. Fold NVH padding back over chargeport ECU
  72. Make connections at chargeport ECU
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    3x connectors
  73. Fold NVH padding back into place at chargeport
  74. Make connections at park assist ECU
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    2x connectors, 1x barrel clip
  75. Make connections at parking brake controller
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    2x connectors
  76. Secure connections at rear body control module
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    3x screws, T25, 3.5 Nm, 4x connectors, 2x clips
  77. Make connections at 12v harness along C-pillar
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    7x connectors
  78. Secure 12v harness to body with plastic clips
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    5x clips
  79. Connect charge port assembly connector to charger
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    1x connector, Make sure locking tab is secured
  80. Install bolt securing ground strap to charger 3-phase
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
  81. Remove dummy plugs from charger
  82. Install charge port HV harness into the charger
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, Bolt has Nystay applied to retain it to HV cables but does not require replacement
  83. Install HVAC charger duct
  84. Install LH minion bracket
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    3x clips
  85. Install lower zone C-pillar bracket to vehicle
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    2x bolts, T30, 2.5 Nm, 2x push clips
  86. Install LH mid zone C-pillar bracket and install fasteners
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    2x screws, T20, 2.5 Nm, 3x push clips, Secure 2x edge clips for charge port release cables
  87. Install LH trunk side carpet panel
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    2x connectors, Reconnect trunk light and 12V outlet connectors before positioning panel, Use caution not to pinch rear PTC harness, See image for details
  88. Install clips securing LH rear trunk side carpet panel to bracket
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    5x push clips, One is hidden between 3rd row seat and trunk side carpet panel
  89. Install LH vent cover to trunk side carpet
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    8x tabs
  90. Install LH trunk side load floor support
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    3x tabs, 1x clip
  91. Install rear load floor support
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    4x push clips, 2x clips
  92. Reinstall front lower carpet trim panel
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    Secure 3rd row seat wiring harnesses to panel
  93. Install trunk board
  94. Install rear trunk sill trim
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    4x clips, 2x patch bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, Make sure to seat liftgate seal properly, Install new patch bolts
  95. Install RH trunk sill side trim
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    4x clips
  96. Install lower C-pillar to vehicle along front edge
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    9x clips, 1x magnet
  97. Install screws securing C-pillar lower panel to LH parcel shelf support
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  98. Secure LH lower C-pillar trim to body
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    1x patch screw, T25, 2.5 Nm, Install new screw
  99. Remove masking tape from the LH lower C-pillar
  100. Install LH welcome plate
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    8x clips
  101. Move LH and RH 2nd row seat from easy entry position to regular upright seating position
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    Slide seat track backwards by pushing towards rear of vehicle, Fold upper seat backwards until locked in an upright position
  102. Install trunk side nub to lower C-pillar
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    3x tabs, 1x clip
  103. Install LH upper C-pillar trim panel
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    6x clips
  104. Install LH upper C-pillar screws
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    1x screw, T25, 3x screws, T20
  105. Install LH C-pillar mid trim
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    9x clips, Install front section first, then work around to rear
  106. Install LH trunk sill side trim
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    4x clips
  107. Fold LH 3rd row seat up
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    Press button located on LH 3rd row seat back assembly near headrest, lift seat back into an upright position
  108. Install rear load floor
  109. Connect the 12v power
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    1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm
  110. Connect first responder loop
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    1x connector
  111. Install HEPA filter housing
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    Align 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
  112. Install frunk assembly
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    10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, Hand start all bolts first then tighten with tools
  113. Install frunk carpet
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    2x connectors
  114. Install under hood aprons
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    4x aprons
  115. Close hood
  116. Calibrate falcon doors via UI
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    Via Controls > Calibrate, Required after 12V and FRL disconnect
  117. Close both falcon wing doors
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    Via Controls > Doors
  118. Connect vehicle to WiFi connection
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    Connect vehicle to WiFi or Tesla WiFi if available, Maintain WiFi connection for profile functions and firmware download
  119. Place vehicle in Service Mode
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    Enter Service mode through touchscreen. Press Car icon => Go to Software tab=> Press and hold ''Model'' for 3 seconds=>In new window type ''service'' or press voice command button on steering wheel and say ''service''=>Press ''OK'' button. Car is in service mode now
  120. Reinstall Software from UI
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    Select Controls > Service Mode > Software Reinstall
  121. Request CAN ECU software reinstall
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    Controls > Service Mode > Software Reinstall > CAN ECU > Install
  122. Perform firmware update
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    Controls or yellow clock installation icon > Software Update > Install now, Tap center display next to software update window until clock runs down to 0, After displayed installation time, Check center display and ensure the firmware package was successfully installed
  123. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox:(link)
  124. Open "Charge Port Door Sensor Calibration" panel
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    Via Panels > Charging > Charge Port Door Sensor Calibration
  125. Calibrate charge port door assembly
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    Click "Play Button" to run calibration
  126. Disconnect Toolbox from vehicle and install cubby
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    1x connector, 2x clips, Ensure diagnostic cables are tucked into appropriate position then engage cubby
  127. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox:(link)
  128. Raise LH front window
  129. Close LH front door
  130. Verify charging system operation