Tesla Model S: Charge Port - Single Phase - Non-Motorized - Manual Release of Cable
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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
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
Note: This procedure describes how to manually release a
cable from the 3 phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped with
a single phase charge port, refer to procedure 44013005 (refer to
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Model S is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data to better
understand how the vehicle's systems performed. The
EDR is designed to record
Removal
Inspect the latch cover. If it is a separate trim part, remove
it with a trim tool. If is not a separate part, proceed to step 2.
Remove the liftgate upper trim finisher (refer to procedure).
Remove the