Tesla Model S: HV Junction Box - Cover - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace) -
Installation
Installation
- Position the HVJB cover.
- Install the HVIL bolt loosely. Do not tighten it fully at this
time.
- North America, Japan
Note: In North American and Japanese
vehicles, the HVIL bolt is one-time use only. Install a
new bolt during reinstallation.
- Europe and APAC
Note: In European and APAC vehicles, the HVIL
bolt can be reused during reinstallation.
- Install the remaining fasteners that secure the HVJB cover in
the order shown.
- North America, Japan (torque 8 Nm)
Note: In North American and Japanese vehicles,
there are 5 additional fasteners.
- Europe and APAC (torque 8 Nm)
Note: In European and APAC vehicles, there are 6
additional fasteners.
- Fully torque the HVIL bolt:
- North America and Japan: 4 Nm
- Europe and APAC: 5 Nm
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Note: This procedure only applies to vehicles with the
1st generation High Voltage Junction Box.
Special tools required for this procedure:
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Removal
Remove the HV battery assembly(refer to procedure).
Lower the vehicle, but keep it in position to raise it in a
later step.
Remove the 2nd row seat cushion frame (refer to
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
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Keep brake pedal pressed while stopped
Vehicle Hold is currently unavailable due to system constraints. When
stopping, use the brake pedal to bring your
vehicle to a complete stop and keep your vehicle stationary.
Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive.
If Vehicle Hold is not
Removal
Remove the RH side trunk trim (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the harness connectors (x2) from the electric park
brake (EPB) module.
Disconnect the harness connections (x2) from the liftgate
control mod