27/10/2023 10:04:52

Door Assembly - Charge Port (NA) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 44011502 0.66 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.

  • 2023-10-27: Update charge port to body bolt torque to 9 Nm.

Remove

  1. Open all four doors.
  2. From the touchscreen, open the liftgate, the charge port door, and the hood.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Disconnect LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Perform a charge port voltage check. See Charge Port Voltage Check.
  6. Release the lower portion of the LH rear door seal.
  7. Start at the front, and work to the rear to release the clips (x5) that attach the LH rear sill trim to the body, and then remove the trim from the vehicle.
  8. Remove the front trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Front (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the LH trunk load floor bracket. See Bracket - Trunk Load Floor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the LH trunk pocket bracket. See Bracket - Trunk Pocket - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Separate the LH upper C-pillar trim from the C-pillar. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    It is not necessary to completely remove the trim, as it can be retained by the headliner.
  15. Remove the LH C-pillar bracket. See Bracket - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).
  16. Remove the LH taillight. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Install).
  17. Apply tape around the charge port door to protect the body paint.
  18. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the body near the charge port ECU.
  19. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the charge port to the charge port bulkhead, and separate the charge port from the bulkhead.
  20. Disconnnect the charge port door electrical harness from the charge port ECU connector, release the grommet,and then pass the grommet and harness through the charge port bulkhead.
  21. Release the clips (x2) that attach the charge port door assembly to the body.
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    Note
    Release bottom right clip first and work around the charge port door assembly clockwise, moving the charge port door as needed for access.
  22. Pivot the bottom of the charge port door assembly out from the body, move down to unhook from the top, and maneuver the charge port door actuator out thorough the opening.

Install

  1. Maneuver the charge port door actuator up in through the charge port opening of the body, move up to hook the charge port door assembly to the body, and then pivot the bottom of the charge port door assembly into the body.
  2. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the charge port door assembly to the body.
  3. Pass the the charge port door electrical harness and grommet through the charge port bulkhead, fasten the grommet to the bulkhead, and then connect the electrical harness to the charge port ECU connector.
  4. Install the charge port to the charge port bulkhead, and then install the bolts (x3) that attach the charge port to the bulkhead.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  5. Fasten the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the body near the charge port ECU.
  6. Remove the tape from around the charge port door.
  7. Install the LH taillight. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Install).
  8. Install the LH C-pillar bracket. See Bracket - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the LH trunk pocket bracket. See Bracket - Trunk Pocket - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the LH trunk load floor bracket. See Bracket - Trunk Load Floor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Install the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the front trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Front (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the LH rear sill trim to the body, and then start at the rear, and work to the to the front to fasten the clips (x5) that attach the trim to the body.
  17. Fasten the lower portion of the LH rear door seal.
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    Note
    Position sill and C-pillar trim tabs under the seal.
  18. Connect LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  19. Verify operation of the charge port door from the touchscreen and from the charging handle.
  20. Verify that the vehicle properly charges.
  21. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  22. Close the liftgate, hood, and all four doors.