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.
Warning: The high voltage harness must be removed from the charge port before the charge port is removed from the vehicle. Never remove the charge port from the vehicle without first disconnecting the high voltage harness. Failure to follow this requirement may result in serious injury or death due to exposure to high voltage. Only Service Technicians that have received and completed high voltage training are authorized to perform this service.
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier | Part Number | Description |
Tesla | 1020288-00-A | TOOL,INSTALLATION,EV INLET,MDLS |
Note: The following picture shows an older version, the newer version might have a sliding tab
Note: It is not necessary to fully release this nut.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution: Do not let the wires become pinched by the corner of the charge port.