Tesla Model S: HV Junction Box - Cover - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace) -
Installation
Installation
- Position the HVJB cover.
- Install the HVIL bolt loosely. Do not tighten it fully at this
time.
- North America, Japan
Note: In North American and Japanese
vehicles, the HVIL bolt is one-time use only. Install a
new bolt during reinstallation.
- Europe and APAC
Note: In European and APAC vehicles, the HVIL
bolt can be reused during reinstallation.
- Install the remaining fasteners that secure the HVJB cover in
the order shown.
- North America, Japan (torque 8 Nm)
Note: In North American and Japanese vehicles,
there are 5 additional fasteners.
- Europe and APAC (torque 8 Nm)
Note: In European and APAC vehicles, there are 6
additional fasteners.
- Fully torque the HVIL bolt:
- North America and Japan: 4 Nm
- Europe and APAC: 5 Nm
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Note: This procedure only applies to vehicles with the
1st generation High Voltage Junction Box.
Special tools required for this procedure:
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Removal
Remove the HV battery assembly(refer to procedure).
Lower the vehicle, but keep it in position to raise it in a
later step.
Remove the 2nd row seat cushion frame (refer to
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
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NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control, or the feature may not operate exactly as
described. If your vehicle is not equipped, refer to the
owner's manual on your vehicle
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove front skid plate (refer to procedure)
Remove nut (x1) securing pipe to sub-cool condenser (torque 8
Nm).
Remove nut (x1) securing pipe retaining plate to TXV (torque 12
Nm).