04/06/2024 18:01:53
Front Wheelhouse NVH Absorber - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 15306090 0.50 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.
- 2023-10-10: Added a caution to not manually close the charge port door.
Warning
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.
- Open all four doors
- Lower all four windows
- Move LH front seat forward
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Tilt 7s 2nd row 60 seat forward
NoteHold 2nd row 60 seat LH shoulder switch, Slide seat all the way forward and tit up
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Partially remove LH rear door seal
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Remove LH 7s Lower C-Pillar Trim
Note8x clips, Rear edge is mated with groove in trunk side trim, Release clips at the front of LH rear sill trim working your way back towards rear of sill trim
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Move RH front seat forward
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Position 40 seat into easy entry mode
NotePress shoulder switch and push 40 seat forward to position into easy entry mode
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Remove 3rd row seat cushion and disconnect harness
Note1x connector, Pull LH and RH release lever under 3rd row seat cushion to release seat cushion
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Remove 3rd row LH seat cushion bolster
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 37 Nm, Slide LH seat cushion bolster towards front of vehicle to remove
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Open liftgate
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Remove rear load floor
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Remove trunk sill trim
Note4x clips
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Remove 7s LH load floor bracket
Note2x clips
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Remove LH trunk pocket bracket
Note1x push clip, 5x alignment tabs
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Release 3rd row LH seat backrest
NoteFront switch at LH trunk trim panel
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Open charge port door
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Open the hood.
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Power off the vehicle using the touchscreen.
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Remove the rear apron.
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Disconnect the 12V negative battery cable and First Responder Loop.
- Empty all pockets and remove all metal objects such as watches and jewelery.
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Inspect the HV insulating gloves for any damage.
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Put on the HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves.
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Verify there is no high voltage present at the charge port
NoteMake sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage components, Measure B+ to B-, B- to Ground, and B+ to Ground (use rear left door striker as a ground for the test), If voltage is greater than 10V, Pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
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Remove HV insulating gloves
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Release top edge of LH 7s trunk side trim and disconnect 12V outlet and trunk switch connectors
Note6x clips, 2x connectors
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Release remaining clips and remove LH 7s trunk side trim
Note1x push clip, 5x clips, Guide front clip stanchions around LH C-pillar, Pull the top of the trunk side trim all the way down flat so it clears the edge of the folded down LH 3rd row seatback and pull straight out
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Remove LH upper C-pillar trim
Note6x clips, Guide front upper corner groove out from headliner and place trim aside
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Remove LH C-pillar bracket
Note3x clips, 1x manual release cable, 1x harness clip
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Release connectors from charge port assembly
Note2x connectors, Remove white locking tab, Depress tab to release connection from the charge port, Continue to pull off connector, The charge port connection is intended to disengage safety cap when released, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
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Remove charge port safety cap
Note2x tabs
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Remove fasteners securing charge port busbar to charge port and remove busbar leads from studs
Note2x nuts, 10mm, 9 Nm, Nuts have captured washers
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Release harness guide from body at LH rear door sill
Note3x clips
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Remove bolt securing lower LH 2nd row retractor anchor to body
Note1x patch bolt, 15mm, 35 Nm, Discard after removal
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Release LH front wheelhouse NVH insulator from wheelhouse
NoteManeuver busbar to assist with clearing space for the wheelhouse to remove
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Secure LH front wheelhouse NVH insulator onto wheelhouse
NoteManeuver the busbar to successfully tuck insulator onto wheelhouse
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Install bolt securing lower LH 2nd row retractor anchor to body
Note1x patch bolt, 15mm, 35 Nm, Install new patch bolt
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Secure harness guide to body at LH rear door sill
Note3x clips
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Clean charge port assembly busbar contact surface of residual penetrox
NoteUse plastic trim tool to push IPA wipe down between plastic divider, Allow 1 minute dry time
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Verify charge port studs are torqued to specification
Note2x studs, T10, 2 Nm
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Apply Penetrox to backside of busbar leads
NoteApply 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
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Install charge port busbar leads to charge port assembly
Note2x nuts, 10mm, 9 Nm, Nuts have captured washers, If excessive force is required to seat busbars, they may have been bent. Inspect for damage and replace if necessary
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Inspect HV insulating gloves
NoteCheck 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_R4.pdf
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Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
NoteMake sure to wear Electrical Protective Gloves any time Hioki tester is used
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Perform Hioki resistance test at each HV joint from HV busbar lead to charge port stud
Note2x 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), there is too much resistance in the High Voltage joint. Remove the fastener, clean areas with isopropyl alcohol, install fastener back and test again.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.
- Remove HV insulating gloves
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Install charge port safety cap
Note2x tabs
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Secure connectors onto charge port assembly
Note2x connectors, Install white locking tab, Engage red locking tab
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Install LH C-pillar bracket
Note3x clips, 1x manual release cable, 1x harness clip
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Install LH upper C-pillar trim
Note6x clips, Guide front upper corner groove under headliner, Insert guide tab to headliner behind quarter glass, Seat trunk seal to edge of trim
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Position LH 7s trunk side trim and install lower clips
Note1x push clips, 5x clips, Start by tucking the lower portion of the trunk side trim around the edge of the 3rd row LH backrest so it slides in and seats properly, Guide front clip stanchions around LH C-pillar
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Connect 12V outlet and trunk switch connectors then install top edge of LH 7s trunk side trim
Note6x clips, 2x connectors
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Install LH trunk pocket bracket
Note1x push clip, 5x alignment tabs
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Install 7s LH load floor bracket
Note2x clips
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Install trunk sill trim
Note4x clips, Seat seal around edge of trim
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Install rear load floor
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Connect the First Responder Loop and 12V negative battery cable.
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Close charge port door.
CAUTIONDo not try to manually close the charge port door.
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Raise 3rd row LH seat backrest to its original position
NoteManually raise backrest up to its original position until it locks into place
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Close liftgate
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Install LH 7s Lower C-Pillar Trim
Note8x clips, Rear edge is mated with groove in trunk side trim, Release clips at the front of LH rear sill trim working your way back towards rear of sill trim
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Reseat LH rear door seal
NoteSeat pillar and sill trim tabs underneath seal
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Install 3rd row LH seat cushion bolster
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 37 Nm, Slide LH seat cushion bolster into seat frame assembly
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Install 3rd row seat cushion and connect harness
Note1x connector, Secure 3rd row seat cushion into RH and LH latches
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Move 40 seat to original position
- Move the RH front seat to its original position.
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Position 7s 2nd row 60 seat back to its original position
NoteTilt 2nd row 60 seat down, Press LH shoulder switch and slide back into original position
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Move LH front seat to original position
NoteThis can also be achieved by selecting driver profile via UI
- Raise all four windows
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Close all four doors
NoteIf 12V is powered up, Unlatch rear doors before closing