Tesla Model 3: Charge Port - Manual Release of Cable
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 and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components
Procedure
- Ensure the vehicle is not actively charging.
Warning: Do not perform this procedure while the vehicle is
charging.
- Open the trunk.
- Pull the tag down through the LH trunk wall opening to release the
charging cable from the charge port.
- Remove the charging cable from the charge port.
Warning: Do not attempt to remove the charge cable while
simultaneously pulling the release cable. Always pull the release cable before
attempting to remove the charge cable from the charge port.
- Close the trunk.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507 (NA)
(1076921-00-B)
Insulation Multime
Open the charge port door.
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
Set the insulation multimeter to measure the DC
voltage across the 12V auxi
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Remove
Open the trunk.
Lift up the rear trunk floor, and then remove it from the vehicle.
Remove the trunk sill trim. See
Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Release the trunk seal from the trunk perimeter, and then remove the
seal from the body.
Install
Install the trunk
Install
Install the nuts that attach the FUCA mount to the LH front spring and damper.
Torque 23 Nm
Install the LH front spring an