Tesla Model 3: Carrier Assembly - Charge Port - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507 (NA)
(1076921-00-B)
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1587 (EMEA)
(1076921-00-A)
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1508 (APAC)
(1076921-01-B)
Test Probes, Slim, Fluke TP38 (1130480-00-A)
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 0 (1000V) must be worn at all times a high
voltage cable, busbar, or fitting is handled. Refer to Tech
Note TN-15-92-003, "High Voltage Awareness Care Points" for
additional safety information.
Warning: Remove all jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces,
earrings, ID tags, piercings, etc.) from your person, and
all objects (keys, coins, pens, pencils, tools, fasteners,
etc.) from your pockets before performing any procedure that
exposes you to high voltage.
Warning:
Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to
perform this procedure:
- High voltage insulating gloves
- Leather glove protectors
- High voltage glove tester
- Safety glasses
- Electrical hazard rated safety shoes
Warning:
A glove inflator is the only recommended way to test HV
gloves. Both HV gloves must pass testing before beginning
this procedure. If either glove does not pass the air check,
discard the pair.
Warning: Make sure that the HV gloves are not expired. HV gloves
can be used up to 12 months after the testing date printed
on the glove, but only 6 months after first use even if the
gloves are still within the 12-month period.
Remove
- Perform the charge port voltage check procedure. See
Charge Port Voltage Check.
- Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill
Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side -
Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the low voltage charge port connector
from the charge port ECU.
- Release the clip that attaches the low voltage
electrical wiring harness to the charge port closeout
panel.
- Release the tabs around the charge port closeout
panel, and then remove the panel from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port
electrical ground to the body.
- Remove the bolts that attach the charge port
assembly to the body.
- Release the clips that attach the charge port
electrical harness to the body.
Note: Pull the charge port away from the body
for access.
- Remove the release arm from the latch actuator.
Note: Note the orientation of the release arm
before removing it from the latch actuator.
- Release the latch cable from the locking tabs on the
charge port assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the latch
actuator.
- Release the clip that attaches the actuator harness
to the charge port assembly, and then carefully cut the
clip off of the harness.
Note: Note the location of the clip before
cutting it off.
- Remove the bolts that attach the carrier assembly to
the charge port assembly, and then remove the carrier
assembly.
Note: The carrier and latch actuator are removed
together.
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Install
Position the new carrier assembly on the charge port
as
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements a
SEE MORE:
In Sentry Mode, cameras and sensors remain
powered on and ready to record suspicious
activity when the vehicle is locked and in Park.
To turn Sentry Mode on or off, touch the
Sentry Mode icon at the top of your
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can use voice
commands, the mobile app, or you ca
Adjust Headlights Using a Wall
Apply Tape to Wall
Apply tape to a wall 23.6 in (60 cm) from the ground.
Apply tape to the floor 31.1 ft (9.5 m) from the wall.
Note: EU vehicles require a 1 to 1.5 degree downward inclination in
the headlight beam. For example, a vehicle parked 10 m from the