Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat
Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron
- Rear (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure.
See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
Remove the HV cap that covers the HV harness located
on the LH side of the penthouse.
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster
- Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
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).
Remove the bolts that attach the charge port to HV
battery harness bracket at the penthouse, and then
remove the bracket from the vehicle.
Release the clip that attaches the charge port to HV
battery harness to the LH lower C-pillar.
Raise the handle to disconnect the charge port to HV
battery harness from the DC input assembly.
Remove the LH 2nd row seat back. See Seat Back - 2nd
Row - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor -
Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the trunk sill trim panel. See Trim - Sill -
Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the trunk garnish. See Garnish - Trunk
(Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side -
Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH trunk stop.
Remove the LH taillight. See Taillight - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Apply masking tape around the charge port area.
Release the edge clip that attaches the HV harness
to the charge port closeout panel.
Disconnect the low voltage electrical connectors
from the charge port ECU.
Slightly pull on the closeout panel. At the same
time, insert a plastic trim tool inwards to start
releasing the lower clips, and then pull the closeout
panel towards the front of the vehicle while releasing
the remaining clips.
Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port ground
bolt to the body.
Remove the bolts that attach the charge port to the
body.
Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port
harness bracket to the body.
Release the clips that attach the charge port
electrical harness to the body.
Remove the charge port electrical harness, and then
set it aside.
Release the charge port door grommet from the body
Release the clips that attach the charge port door
to the vehicle, and then remove the charge port door.
Note: Release the bottom clips first, push the
bottom of the charge port door out, and then
down to release the upper tabs. Slide the charge
port towards the rear of the vehicle to remove
the charge port door.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Skt, 1/2" Dr, E18 Torx
(1133187-00-A)
Skt, 1/2" Dr, E18 Torx
(1133187-XX-A & -01-A)
Remove
Note: This
procedure is applicable to both
Model 3 base and sport
Remove
Remove the RH 2nd row seat back. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Install).
Remove the RH side trunk carpet clips (x2) from the body studs located
under the 2nd row seat cushion.
Raise the trunk carpet over the ISOFIX bars on the RH side.
Remove the trunk sill tri