This procedure verifies that high voltage power is no longer available to the charge port. Perform this procedure before servicing any part of the charge port assembly.

Remove all jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, ID tags, piercings, etc.) from your person, and all objects (keys, coins, pens, pencils, tools, fasteners, etc.) from your pockets before performing any procedure that exposes you to high voltage.

If corrective eyewear is necessary to safely perform any procedure, make sure that the eyewear is securely restrained to the head and cannot fall off.

Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness and have completed all required certification courses (if applicable) are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 0 (1000V) must be worn at all times a high voltage cable, busbar, or fitting is handled. Refer to Tech Note TN-15-92-003, High Voltage Awareness Care Points for additional safety information.

Make sure that the insulation meter and leads are capable of handling at least 500V DC.

Make sure that the HV gloves are not expired.

• NA: HV gloves can be used up to 12 months after the testing date printed on the glove, but only 6 months after first use even if the gloves are still within the 12 month period. After either 12 months from the printed date or 6 months after first use, the gloves must be replaced with new gloves or recertified using a Tesla approved vendor. Gloves must also be recertified after use without outer protection gloves. An air leak test is not sufficient.
• EMEA: Class 0 (1000V) High Voltage gloves have no expiration date and may be used if they pass the pre-use assessment and the periodic inspection.
• APAC: Follow the expiration date stated by the HV glove manufacturer, and:
  • China only: Test the gloves every 6 months according to GB/T 17622.