Replace Flood Port Plungers (SB-25-16-002)
WARNING: This page is about the Model S Long Range, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2025-05-05Reference number: SB-25-16-002
REPLACE FLOOD PORT PLUNGERS
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): SB-25-16-002, Date of Issue:
May 05, 2025
| TESLA: | Model S 2021-2022; Model X 2021-2022 |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Campaign Bulletin |
| GROUP: | 16 - HV Battery |
NOTE:
The model(s) and model year(s) listed are a general approximation of the affected VIN list. Refer to the VIN/Bulletin Tracker or Customer/Vehicle profile to determine applicability of this bulletin for a particular vehicle.
NOTE:
Campaign Bulletin: This campaign bulletin addresses a non-safety-related condition and provides recommended technical diagnosis and repair procedures. Apply this procedure to the applicable vehicles.
CONDITION
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built between approximately January 2021 and September 22, 2022, the High Voltage (HV) battery ports' plungers intended for internal water leak egress (also known as flood ports) can be replaced with plungers that are more robust against external ingress due to submersion during flooding or other similar high-severity abuse instances.
CORRECTION
Replace all 5 flood port plungers with updated parts.
NOTE:
If this bulletin is applicable to the vehicle, perform the correction without any need for inspection.
PARTS INFORMATION
| Correction Description | Correction | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model S | Model X | ||
| Replace Flood Port Plungers | S012516002 | 1.26 | 0.96 |
PARTS INFORMATION
| Part Number | Description | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts Required | 2182887-00-A | CORE ASY, FLOOD PORT 2.0, P2 | 5 |
| If Necessary | 1108907-00-B | BREATHER, NITTO ZH-PLUG-S | 0-4 |
| 1635050-00-A | ASY, FLOOD PORT 2.0, P2 | 0-5 | |
| These part numbers were current at the time of publication. Use the revisions listed or later, unless | |||
| otherwise specified in the Parts Catalog . | |||
| Special Tools | 1083188-01-B | Digital Multimeter Unit, EXTECH 355 | |
| 1140501-00-A | KIT, ENCL LEAK TEST, HV BATTERY | ||
| 1130480-02-B | Slim Test Probes, CAT III 1000V | ||
| 1754057-00-A | CURRENT PROBE, GEN, CLAMP, DC, 600V | ||
| 1144879-00-A | KIT, ENCL LEAK TEST ADAPTERS, HV BATTERY | ||
| 1023867-00-A | PLUG, RUBBER, EPDM, 3/8ID, TAPERED(x3) | ||
PROCEDURE
Replace the flood port plungers (x5) (refer to Service Manual procedure 16102712; Model S , Model X ).
CAUTION:
The Service Manual procedure only replaces the flood port plunger (Figure 1). Do not
replace the flood port housing.
NOTE:
Use the HV Battery Limited Warranty pay type. If the HV Battery Limited Warranty is expired, use the Goodwill pay type.