Tesla Model S: HV Rapid Mate Vehicle Side (Remove and Replace)
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 procedure) .
- Remove the high voltage junction box (HVJB) cover:
- 1st Generation, refer to procedure
- 2nd Generation, refer to procedure
- Mark the HV cables from the drive inverter appropriately as
positive and negative.
- Remove the 2 bolts at the rear of the HVJB that secure the HV
cables from the drive inverter and HV battery (torque 9 Nm).
- Pull the HV cables that lead to the HV battery out from the HVJB.
Leave the HV cables that lead to the drive inverter in place.
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Note: The following steps are performed from beneath the
vehicle.
- Release the bolt that secures the ground strap to the vehicle
(torque 6 Nm).
- Remove the 2 bolts that secure the Rapid Mate connector to the
body (torque 9 Nm).
- Remove the 2 bolts that secure the plastic cover to the body
(torque 6 Nm).
- Pull the HV cables out of the vehicle and remove the Rapid Mate
assembly.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
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Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
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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Exterior Overview
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, and options
purchased, your vehicle may look slightly different than described.
Exterior lights
Door handles
Charge port
Autopilot cameras
Exterior mirrors
Hood/Front trunk
Front/rear tow eye cover
Wheels and tir
Removal
Remove IP carrier (refer to procedure)
Disconnect duct temperature sensor harness connector.
Remove screw securing duct to HVAC assembly and position duct
aside (torque 1 Nm).
Disconnect actuator harness