Tesla Model S: 12V Positive Jump Post (Remove and Replace)
Warning: Before disconnecting the 12 volt power supply,
ensure that driver's door window is fully open. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Warning: If the 12 volt power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shatter.
Removal
- If the vehicle has a 1st generation front fascia applique
(nosecone), remove the front underhood apron (refer to procedure).
If the vehicle has a 2nd generation front fascia applique
(nosecone), remove the applique (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Check for voltage at the jump post. Ensure the voltage is 0V.
- Release the nut that secures the electrical harness to the jump
post (torque 6 Nm).
- Release the nuts (x2) that secure the jump post to the bumper
(torque 3 Nm).
- Remove the jump post from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
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).
Removal
Remove the driver's and front passenger's seats (refer to
procedure).
Remove the center console assembly (refer to procedure).
Remove the IP carrier (refer to procedure).
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Touch the temperature arrows on the bottom of the touchscreen to display a
popup for easy access to some of the
most common climate controls:
NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add
these controls to My Apps. See
Customizing My Apps.
Touch to access the main cli
Removal
Remove door trim pad (refer to procedure)
Partially lower glass for access to glass clamp.
Remove water proof tape for access to adjustment clamp.
Loosen but do not remove clamp nut securing door glass to
regulator (torque 7.5 Nm). This allows glass to move fore and