Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Tesla Model SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
High Voltage System -- Model S
- High Voltage Testing
- Charge System Inlet
- Charger Port (China) - Remove And Retrofit
- Charge Port (China) - Remove and Replace
- Charge Port - Manual Release Of Cable
- Charge Port - Single Phase - Motorized - Remove And Replace
- Charge Port - Single Phase - Non-Motorized - Manual Release Of Cable
- Charge Port - Single Phase - Non-Motorized - Remove And Replace
- Charge Port Voltage Check
- Charge Port - 3 Phase - Remove And Replace
- Door - Charge Port - Remove And Replace
- Charger - 3rd Generation - Remove And Replace
- Door Assembly - Charge Port (China) - Remove And Replace
- Pin Carrier - Charge Port - Remove And Replace
- Safety Cap - Charge Port to HV Battery - Remove and Replace
- Onboard Charger
- Actuator - Dual Motor - Charger Port (China) - Remove and Replace
- Slave Charger - LH - 1st Generation - Remove And Replace
- Slave Charger - LH - 2nd Generation - Remove And Replace
- Master Charger - RH - 1st Generation - Remove And Replace
- Master Charger - RH - 2nd Generation - Remove And Replace
- Master Charger - RH - 2nd Generation - Dual to Single Charger (Modify)
- Charger - 3rd Generation - Remove And Replace
- Charger (China) - Remove And Replace
- Charge Port - Retrofit (China)
- DCDC Converter
- 40 Amp Fuse - Forward Junction Box - 2nd Generation (Dual Motor) Remove and Replace
- DCDC Converter - Remove And Replace
- DCDC Converter - 2nd Generation - Retrofit
- Forward Junction Box - Remove And Replace
- Forward Junction Box - 1st Generation - 20 Amp Fuse - Remove And Replace
- Forward Junction Box - 1st Generation - 40 Amp Fuse - Remove And Replace
- Fuses - DCDC Converter - 1st Generation - Remove And Replace
- HVIL Lid Switch - Forward Junction Box - Remove And Replace
- High Voltage Junction Box
- HV Junction Box - 1st Generation - Remove And Replace
- HV Junction Box - Cover - 1st Generation - Remove And Replace
- HV Junction Box - 2nd Generation - Remove And Replace
- HV Junction Box - Retrofit
- HV Junction Box And HV Harness - Retrofit
- HV Junction Box - Cover - 2nd Generation - Remove And Replace
- HV Junction Box - Reed Switch - 1st Generation - Remove And Replace
- Rapid Mate And Rapid Splitter
- HV Harnesses
- HV Harness - (HVJB To Charge Port - 2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- HV Harness - (Front Drive Unit To HVJB - 1st Generation) - Remove And Replace
- HV Harness - (FJB To Front Drive Unit - 2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- HV Harness - (Rear Drive Unit To HVJB - Small Rear Drive Unit) - Remove And Replace
- HV Harness - (Rear Drive Unit To HVJB - Large Rear Drive Unit) - Remove And Replace
- HV Harness - (Rear Drive Unit To HVJB (Subframe Removed)) - Remove and Replace
- HV Harness - Rapid Splitter to Charger Remove and Replace
- HV Harness - (Rapid Splitter To FJB - Small Drive Unit) - Remove And Replace
- HV Harness - Rapid Splitter to Rear Drive Unit Remove and Replace
- HV Harness - (3rd Generation Charger To Charge Port) - Remove And Replace
- Inline Fuse - HV Harness - (HVJB To Front Drive Unit - 2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Inline Fuse To Busbar - HV Harness - (HVJB To Front Drive Unit - 2nd Generation) - Retrofit
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.