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Tesla Model 3: Latch Actuator - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)

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Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove

 Latch Actuator - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
  2. Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the low voltage electrical wiring harness to the charge port closeout panel.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove

  1. Release the tabs around the charge port closeout panel, and then remove the panel from the vehicle.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port electrical ground to the body.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the charge port assembly to the body.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port bracket to the body.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove

  1. Release the clips that attach the charge port electrical wiring harness to the body.

Note: Pull the charge port away from the body for access.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove

  1. Remove the release arm from the latch actuator.

Note: Note the orientation of the release arm before removing it from the latch actuator.

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the latch actuator connector.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Remove

  1. Remove the screws that attach the latch actuator to the charge port, and then remove the latch actuator from the vehicle.

Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Install

Install

  1. Install the new latch actuator to the vehicle.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Install

  1. Install the screws that attach the latch actuator to the charge port.  Torque 1.2 Nm
  2. Connect the latch actuator electrical harness connector.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Install

  1. 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.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the charge port bracket to the body. Torque 6 Nm

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Install

  1. Install the clips that attach the charge port electrical wiring harness to the body.

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Install

  1. Install the bolts that attach the charge port assembly to the body. Torque 6 Nm

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the charge port electrical ground to the body. Torque 6 Nm

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Install

  1. Install the charge port closeout panel to the vehicle. Secure the panel with clips (x7).

  Latch Actuator - Charge Port - Install

  1. Install the low voltage electrical wiring harness clip to the charge port closeout panel.
  2. Install the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Perform the penthouse air leak test. See Penthouse Air Leak Test.
  4. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).

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