Tesla Model S: Door - Charge Port - Single Phase - Motorized (Remove and Replace)
Note: The charge port door and motor are removed as an
assembly.
Removal
- Remove the LH tail light assembly (refer to procedure).
- Remove the screws (x3) that secure the charge port door to the
tail light assembly (torque 2.5 Nm).
- Remove the charge port door.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Ensure that the studs on the tail light align with the slots on
the charge port door before installing the screws.
- Test the charge port door for proper fit and operation after the
tail light is installed. Adjust the charge port door and tail light
as necessary.
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the 1st generation slave charger. If the vehicle is equipped with a
2nd generation slave charger, refer to procedure 44102102 (refer to
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and
install the 2nd generation slave charger. If the vehicle is equipped
with a 1st generation slave charger, refer to procedure 44100102 (refer
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Removal
Remove the 12V battery (refer to procedure).
Release the 2 bolts that secure the 12V battery bracket to the
front crossmember (torque 15 Nm).
Remove the 12V battery tray.
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and install
the 2nd generation master charger. If the vehicle is equipped with a
1st generation master charger, refer to procedure 44100202 (refer to
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Voltage Awareness are