Tesla Model S: Battery System
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Bosch
223-MR050
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Never allow the Battery to fully discharge. Even when
Model S is not being driven, its Battery discharges very
slowly to power the onboard electronics. The Battery
can discharge at a rate of approximately 1% per day,
though the discharge rate may vary depending on
environmental factors (such as
Removal
Remove center console assembly
(refer to procedure)
Disconnect wiring harness connector.
Carefully cut acoustic padding covering ESC
sensor.
Peel back acoustic padding to expose ESC
module.