Tesla Model S: Charge Port - 3 Phase (Remove and Replace)
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and install the 3 phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped with a single phase charge port, refer to procedure 44012202 (refer to procedure).
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 minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high voltage cable is handled. Refer to Tech Note TN-15-92-003, "High Voltage Awareness Care Points" for additional safety information. Removal
- Open the charge port.
- Remove the LH trunk trim (refer to procedure).
- Release the 12V harness connection from the charge port.
- Remove the grounding bracket by releasing the nut that secures
it to the body (torque 6 Nm).
- Disconnect the harness that connects the tail light to the
charge port.
- Remove the cover from the cable connector by using a trim tool
or similar non-conductive tool to bend the 3 tabs that secure the
cover to the cable connector.
Note: The locations of the tabs are marked by arrows on the face of the cover.
Caution: Do not lose or damage the magnet on the outboard side of the cable connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts that secure the cable connector to the charge
port in the order shown (torque 4 Nm). Remove the cable connector.
- Remove the LH taillight assembly (refer to procedure) .
- Remove the bolts in the order shown (torque 3 Nm). Remove the
charge port.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- When securing the charge port to the body, install all 4
bolts loosely, then tighten them in the order shown.
Note: Insert all 4 bolts loosely before tightening them in the proper sequence.
- Before installing the cable connector, close the charge port
door and verify that it is 0-2 mm underflush to the body. If
necessary, turn the screw to adjust the magnet that secures the
charge port door.
- When reinstalling the cable connector, ensure that the HV
cables and data harness do not touch or interfere with the latch
on the inside of the charge port.
- When securing the cable connector to the charge port,
loosely install all 3 bolts, then tighten them in the order
shown.
Note: Insert all 3 bolts loosely before tightening
them in the proper sequence.
- After reinstalling all components, perform a firmware update.
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Release Cable
Note: This procedure describes how to manually release a
cable from the single phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped
with a 3 phase charge port, refer to procedure 44013205 (refer to
Reinstall Components
Installation of components is reverse of removal, except for the
following:
When reconnecting the HV cables to the charge port:
Remove any adhesive patch residue from the mating surface
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Wiper Blades - Pair (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Use the touchscreen to set the wipers to Service Mode.
Press one wiper arm clip and release the blade.
Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
Place a cloth under the end of the wiper arm.
Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
Model S has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the
status of the front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy classification system (OCS) meets the regulatory
requirement of FMVSS 208 and
automatically detects when inflating the passenger front airbag would be
unnecessary or pote
