Tesla Model 3: Latch Actuator - Charge Port
- Install
Install
- Install the new latch actuator to the vehicle.
- Install the screws that attach the latch actuator to
the charge port.
Torque 1.2 Nm
- Connect the latch actuator electrical harness
connector.
- Install the release arm onto the latch actuator in
the same position as when it was removed.
Note: After installation, manually rotate the
release arm and check that the latch actuator
moves.
Caution:
Ensure the latch actuator is oriented correctly,
as shown below. Incorrect installation can
result in inability to properly latch.
- Install the bolt that attaches the charge port
bracket to the body.
Torque 6 Nm
- Install the clips that attach the charge port
electrical wiring harness to the body.
- Install the bolts that attach the charge port
assembly to the body.
Torque 6 Nm
- Install the bolt that attaches the charge port
electrical ground to the body.
Torque 6 Nm
- Install the charge port closeout panel to the
vehicle. Secure the panel with clips (x7).
- Install the low voltage electrical wiring harness
clip to the charge port closeout panel.
- Install the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side -
Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Perform the penthouse air leak test. See Penthouse
Air Leak Test.
- Reconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnin
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Remove
Remove the cooling fan module. See Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and
Install).
Release the clips that attach the active grille shutter to the cooling
fan module, and then remove the active grille shutter from the module.
Remove the screws that attach the radiator to the con
Remove
Remove the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Release the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear
plate.
Remove and discard the HV battery breather from the LH HV battery vent
shroud assembly.
Release the fir t