Tesla Model S: 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 surfaces of
the high voltage cable lugs.
- Remove any adhesive patch residue from the surfaces of the
terminals.
- Push the pawl actuator tab to the left to release the pawl, then
insert the charge port alignment tool into the charge port.
Note: The charge port alignment tool should only
be used on vehicles manufactured for North America and
Japan. Vehicles manufactured for all other countries include
the European charge port and do not require use of the
charge port alignment tool during this procedure.
- Install the bolts (x2) that secure the HV cables to the charge
port (torque 9 Nm).
Caution: Do not use any washers other than the captive
washers that are part of the new bolts.
- Place a paint mark on each bolt to indicate that it has been
properly tightened. Use one continuous motion to mark the bolt head,
washer, and the surface of the lug.
- Push the pawl actuator tab to the left to release the pawl, then
remove the charge port alignment tool from the charge port if used.
- Reinstall the pawl actuator cover.
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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
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.
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 charg
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Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Remove the front upper wheel arch liners (refer to procedure).
Remove and d
Removal
Remove center console rear closing panel (refer to procedure)
Move front center arm rests forward.
Using a suitable tool depress clips (x4) securing rear vent to
center console.
Remove rear vent.