2025-03-12

LV Maintainer (Connect and Disconnect) (Maintenance)

Correction code 17010500 FRT 0.00 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Connect

  1. On the touchscreen, select the badge icon in Controls > Software for four seconds, and then type "service" into the dialog box to place the vehicle in service mode.
  2. Release the positive terminal cover.
  3. Secure the LV maintainer positive terminal to the jump post.
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    CAUTION
    To avoid damaging the vehicle, DO NOT allow the positive cable to make contact with other metal components.
  4. Secure the LV maintainer negative terminal to the ground terminal located above the vehicle VCfront ground point.
  5. Connect the LV maintainer to a power supply, and then power on.
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    CAUTION
    Never have a LV maintainer and the LV battery simultaneously connected for any extended period of time.
  6. Lift the green locking tab upward, slide the black connector lock outwards, and then pull up to release the LV battery connector.
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    Note
    Keep the FRL connected.

Disconnect

  1. Position the LV battery connector onto the LV battery, push the black connector lock inwards to secure, and then press the green locking tab downward to engage when the connector is fully seated.
  2. Power off the LV maintainer.
  3. Release the negative terminal connection from the vehicle first, and then release the positive terminal.
  4. Secure the positive terminal cover.
  5. Confirm that the LV battery State Of Charge (SOC) is above 73% and Battery State is Charge or Standby.
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    Note
    If the LV battery SOC is below 73% confirm that Battery State is Charge and Pack Current is positive, Via Tesla Garage > LV.