Tesla Model S: Charge Port - Single Phase - Non-Motorized (Remove and Replace) - Removal
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and install
the single phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped with a 3
phase charge port, refer to procedure 44012102 (refer to procedure).
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
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Part Number
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Description
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Tesla |
1020288-00-A |
TOOL,INSTALLATION,EV
INLET,MDLS
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Removal
- Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure (refer
to procedure).
- Remove the LH trunk trim (refer to procedure) .
- Remove the screw and release the clips (x2) from the HV inlet
cover (torque 4 Nm).
- Remove the HV inlet cover.
Note: When the HV inlet cover is in the proper
position, a post on the cover presses a switch in the charge
port that activates the HVIL. The vehicle indicates a HVIL
fault if the cover is not properly installed or the post is
damaged.
- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that secure the HV cables to
the charge port. Discard any washers that are installed between the
bolts and the high voltage lugs.
- Disconnect the harness connectors (x2) from the charge port.
- Remove the lower nut that secures the charge port cable clamp to
the body (torque 6 Nm).
- Remove the upper nut that secures the charge port cable clamp
(torque 5 Nm).
- Release the charge port clamp from the body and position the HV
cables aside for access.
- Remove and discard the bolts (x4) that secure the charge port.
- Remove the charge port assembly.
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Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
If the charge port has alignment pins, use wire-cutting pliers
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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
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and install
the 3 phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped with a single
phase charge port, refer to procedure 44012202 (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Cover the dash assembly to avoid damage.
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