Tesla Model 3: Door Assembly - Charge Port (China) - Install

Install

1. Install the charge port door assembly on the vehicle: Pivot the assembly so that the actuator mechanism clears underneath the quarter panel, and then slide the assembly forward towards the rear door. Note: Manipulation of the charge port door assembly might be necessary to fully align the assembly to the rear quarter,

2. Push the charge port door assembly electrical harness through the opening, and then attach the charge port door assembly with lower clips (x2).

3. Install the charge port door grommet on the body
4. Move the charge port assembly into position for installation.

5. Install the bolts that attach the charge port assembly to the charge port door assembly. Torque 6 Nm
6. Insert the manual release cable back into the locking tab; push down on the release back to secure it into the locking tab.

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

8. Install the clips that attach the charge port closeout panel.

9. Install the edge clip that attaches the HV harness to the charge port closeout panel.

10. Connect the low voltage charge port ECU electrical connectors.
11. Install the LH taillight. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace).

12. Install the LH trunk stop.
13. Install the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace).
14. Install the trunk garnish. See Garnish - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
15. Install the trunk sill trim panel. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
16. Install the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
17. Close the trunk.
18. Install the LH 2nd row seat back. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
19. Install the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
20. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
21. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
22. Move the driver and front passenger seats back to their original position.
23. Remove the masking tape from the charge port door area.
24. Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
25. In Toolbox, type "TEST-SELF_CP" in the search tab. Note: Make sure that "Actions" is selected, if not already.
26. In Toolbox, click the play button next to "TEST-SELF_ CP_X_CONNECTIVITY", and then click "Run".
27. In Toolbox, click the play button next to "TEST-SELF_ CP_X_UHF", and then click "Run". Note: Once the test routine is started, there is a 5 second window to transmit the UHF signal to make the test pass. Press the button on the charge cable to transmit the signal.
28. In Toolbox, click the play button next to "TEST-SELF_CP_X_DOOR_PERFORMANCE", and then click "Run".
29. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
30. Verify for proper operation of the charge port. Use the customer's UMC, if available.
31. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
32. Close the hood and all doors.

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