Tesla Model S: Best Practice
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General
Avoid getting grease on electrical components and connectors. Grease
collects dirt, which can cause electrical tracking (short-circuits) or
high resistance.
Handle printed circuit boar
Dangerous substances
Modern vehicles contain many materials and liquids which, if not handled
with care, can be hazardous to both personal health and the environment.
Warning: Many liquids and s
General
This section provides general information which can help to reduce the
environmental impacts from the activities carried out in workshops.
Emissions to air
Many of the activities tha
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The charge port is located on the left side of Model S,
behind a door that is part of the rear tail light assembly.
Park Model S to ensure that the charge cable easily
reaches the charge port.
With Model S unlocked (or a recognized key is within
range) and in Park, press and release the button
Removal
Remove cross car beam (refer to procedure).
Recover refrigerant from AC system (refer to procedure).
Disconnect AC connection to HVAC, discard 'O' rings (torque 22
Nm).
Remove screws (x2) securing bulkhe