- Open the liftgate and remove the rear parcel shelf and trunk load floor.
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- Release the clips (x6) that attach the trunk sill panel to the vehicle.
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- Open the charge port door.
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect And Connect)
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- Set a multimeter to DC voltage and confirm operation.
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- Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items.
- Inspect HV insulating gloves.
- Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves.
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- Verify there is no high voltage present at the charge port.
WARNING:
Make sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, Verify you are using a proper ground, Measure B+ to B-, B- to ground, and B+ to Ground, If voltage is greater than 10V then contactors are not open or are welded closed, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering,
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- Remove the leather glove protectors and HV insulating gloves.
- Remove the clips (x4) that attach the rear wall trim to the vehicle.
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- Remove the LH side load floor trim.
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- Remove the clips (x4) that attach the LH trunk bracket assembly to the vehicle.
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- Remove the rear trunk floor.
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- Remove the clip that attaches the LH side bolster trim to the vehicle.
NOTE:
Start by releasing upper portion.
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- Remove the clips (x4) that attach the LH lower C-pillar trim to the LH mid C-pillar trim.
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- Remove the clips (x3) that attach the LH mid C-pillar trim to the vehicle.
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- Release the clips (x7) that attach the LH upper C-pillar trim to the vehicle and move it aside.
NOTE:
7x clips
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- Release the clips (x3) that attach the LH trunk side trim and remove the trim from the vehicle.
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- Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port safety cover to the vehicle.
NOTE:
Discard the bold after removal.
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- Remove the two nuts that attach the charge port busbar to the charge port and remove the busbar leads from the studs.
NOTE:
2x nuts, 11 mm, 9 N.m, Nuts have captured washers
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- Release the clip that attaches the manual liftgate release cable to the vehicle.
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- Remove the nut that attaches the charge port ground harness to the vehicle.
NOTE:
1x nut, 13 mm, 9 N.m
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- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the chargeport ECU.
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- Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the chargeport assembly to the vehicle.
NOTE:
4x bolts, 10 mm, 6 N.m, Discard after removal
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- Disconnect the charge port door connector from charge port and remove the charge port from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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- Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH taillight.
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- Remove the nuts (x3) that attach the LH taillight to the vehicle.
NOTE:
3x nuts, 8 mm, 4 N.m
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- Remove the LH taillight from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Carefully remove the taillight from the vehicle to avoid damage to painted surfaces.
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- Remove the screws (x3) that attach the charge port door to the taillight.
NOTE:
3x screws, T20, 2.5 N.m
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