Tesla Model S: Charge Port - 3 Phase - Manual Release of Cable
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 procedure).
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 minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high voltage cable is handled. Refer to Tech Note TN-15-92-003, "High Voltage Awareness Care Points" for additional safety information.
Release Cable
- Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure (refer to procedure).
- Remove the LH trunk trim (refer to procedure).
- Press the release lever towards the front of the vehicle and
hold it in place while an assistant removes the charge cable
from the charge port. Once the charge cable is removed, release
the lever.
Reinstall all components that were removed for access.
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Removal
Remove the LH tail light assembly (refer to procedure).
Remove the screws (x3) that secure the charge port door to the
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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 charg
Slave Charger - LH - 1st Generation (Remove and Replace)
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and install
the 1st generation slave charger. If the vehicle is equipped with a
2nd generation slave charger, refer to procedure 44102102 (refer to
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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
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer
Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model S is moving and your foot is off the
accelerator, regenerative braking slows down the vehicle
and feeds any surplus power back to the Battery. By
anticipating your stops and reducing or removing
pressure from the accelerator pedal to slow down, you
can take advantage of regenerat
