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Tesla Model S 2019 Emergency Response Manual Download Page 6

HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS

1. Front drive unit (if equipped)
2. A/C compressor
3. Battery coolant heater
4. Front junction box
5. High voltage cabling
6. Rapid splitter
7. Charger
8. DC-DC converter
9. Cabin heater
10.High voltage battery
11. Charge port
12.Rear drive unit

HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS

Electric Vehicle Components

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Summary of Contents for Model S 2019

Page 1: ...and descriptions of its high voltage components airbags inflation cylinders seat belt pre tensioners and the high strength materials used in its body st ruct ure This guide includes the high voltage disabling procedure and any safety considerations specific to Model S Failure to follow recommended practices or procedures can result in serious injury or death The high voltage battery is the main en...

Page 2: ...ont Trunk First Responder Loop 14 Airbags and Components 16 Airbags 16 Airbag Inflation Cylinders 17 Seat Belt Pre Tensioners 18 Reinforcements 19 Reinforcements and Ultra High Strength Steel 19 No Cut Zones 20 Rescue Operations 21 Fully or Partially Submerged Vehicles 21 Pushing on the Floor Pan 21 Firefighting 22 High Voltage Battery Fire Damage 23 Lifting the Vehicle 24 Lift Areas 24 Opening th...

Page 3: ...s injury or death Warning After deactivation the high voltage circuit requires 2 minutes to de energize Warning The supplemental restraint system SRS control unit has a backup power supply with a discharge time of approximately ten seconds Do not touch the SRS control unit within 10 seconds of an airbag or pre tensioner deployment Warning Handling a submerged vehicle without appropriate PPE can re...

Page 4: ...dentified by its badges NOTE The D at the end of the battery badge or DUAL MOTOR badge for newer vehicles on the RH side of the vehicle indicates that the vehicle is a Dual Motor configuration BADGING Identifying the Vehicle 3 ...

Page 5: ...TOUCHSCREEN Model S can be identified by its 17 in 43 cm touchscreen TOUCHSCREEN 4 ...

Page 6: ...2 A C compressor 3 Battery coolant heater 4 Front junction box 5 High voltage cabling 6 Rapid splitter 7 Charger 8 DC DC converter 9 Cabin heater 10 High voltage battery 11 Charge port 12 Rear drive unit HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS Electric Vehicle Components 5 ...

Page 7: ...when lifting from under the vehicle When using rescue tools pay special attention to ensure that you do not breach the floor pan Refer to Lifting the Vehicle on page 24 for instructions on how to properly lift the vehicle NOTE The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY 6 ...

Page 8: ...12 volt battery The front junction box provides high voltage current to various components such as the battery heater air conditioning compressor and cabin heater Use caution when cutting in this area during a dash lift and dash roll procedure Use work around techniques if necessary NOTE The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar DC DC CONVERTER ...

Page 9: ...cables are shown in orange NOTE The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar The motors depicted in this image may not exactly match the vehicle you are working on HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES 8 ...

Page 10: ...lternating current AC from a charging station to direct current DC for charging the high voltage battery The high voltage junction box integrated into the charger routes any surplus energy from regenerative braking back to the high voltage battery CHARGER Electric Vehicle Components 9 ...

Page 11: ...e units convert the direct current DC from the high voltage battery into 3 phase alternating current AC that the drive units use to power the wheels NOTE The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar The motors depicted in this image may not exactly match the vehicle you are working on DRIVE UNITS 10 ...

Page 12: ... high voltage system charges the 12 volt battery and the 12 volt battery supplies power to the high voltage contactors allowing high voltage current to flow into and out of the high voltage battery The 12 volt battery outlined in red is located under the hood and the plastic access panel NOTE The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar 12 VOLT BAT...

Page 13: ...ssume that Model S will not move Always chock the wheels SHIFT INTO PARK Model S moves silently so never assume it is powered off Pressing the accelerator pedal even slightly can cause Model S to accelerate quickly if the active gear is Drive or Reverse To ensure that the parking brake is engaged press the button on the end of the gear selector to shift into Park Whenever Model S is in Park the pa...

Page 14: ... Responder Loop on page 14 for instructions on how to access and cut the first responder loop NOTE The following image shows a Dual Motor vehicle Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar Warning Regardless of the disabling procedure you use ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE ENERGIZED Cutting crushing or touching high voltage components can result in serious injury or death ...

Page 15: ...n cutting the first responder loop double cut it to remove an entire section This prevents the wires from accidentally reconnecting 1 Open the hood Refer to Opening the Hood on page 27 for instructions CUTTING THE FRONT TRUNK FIRST RESPONDER LOOP 14 ...

Page 16: ...e access panel shown in red by pulling it upwards to release the clips that hold it in place 3 Double cut the first responder loop CUTTING THE FRONT TRUNK FIRST RESPONDER LOOP Disabling the High Voltage System 15 ...

Page 17: ... Left Hand Drive North American vehicle shown On Right Hand Drive vehicles the passenger and driver airbag locations are reversed 1 Passenger knee airbag North America only 2 Passenger front airbag 3 Seat mounted side airbags 4 Curtain airbags 5 Driver s knee airbag North America only 6 Driver s front airbag Warning The SRS control unit has a backup power supply with a discharge time of approximat...

Page 18: ...e roof and towards the rear of the vehicle Warning The SRS control unit has a backup power supply with a discharge time of approximately ten seconds Do not touch the SRS control unit within 10 seconds of an airbag or pre tensioner deployment AIRBAG INFLATION CYLINDERS Airbags and Components 17 ...

Page 19: ... are located at the bottom of the B pillars Warning The SRS control unit has a backup power supply with a discharge time of approximately ten seconds Do not touch the SRS control unit within 10 seconds of an airbag or pre tensioner deployment SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONERS 18 ...

Page 20: ... tools such as a hydraulic cutter and always wear appropriate PPE when cutting Model S Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death Warning Regardless of the disabling procedure you use ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE ENERGIZED Cutting crushing or touching high voltage components can result in serious injury or death REINFORCEMENTS AND ULTRA HIGH ST...

Page 21: ...shows a Dual Motor vehicle Vehicles without a front drive unit are similar Warning Always use appropriate tools such as a hydraulic cutter and always wear appropriate PPE when cutting Model S Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death Warning Regardless of the disabling procedure you use ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE ENERGIZED Cutting crushing o...

Page 22: ...PE Remove the vehicle from the water and continue with normal high voltage disabling Warning Handling a submerged vehicle without appropriate PPE can result in serious injury or death PUSHING ON THE FLOOR PAN The high voltage battery is located below the floor pan Never push on the floor pan inside Model S Doing so can breach the high voltage battery which can cause serious injury or death FULLY O...

Page 23: ...truts and other components which can result in an unexpected explosion Perform an adequate knock down before entering a hot zone Battery fires can take up to 24 hours to extinguish Consider allowing the battery to burn while protecting exposures After all fire and smoke has visibly subsided a thermal imaging camera can be used to actively measure the temperature of the high voltage battery and mon...

Page 24: ...t smoke and vapors The high voltage battery consists of lithium ion cells These cells are considered dry cells If damaged only a small amount of fluid can leak Lithium ion battery fluid is clear in color The high voltage battery charge controller s DC DC converter and drive unit s are liquid cooled with a typical glycol based automotive coolant If damaged this blue coolant can leak out of the high...

Page 25: ...nders are trained and equipped at the technician level per NFPA National Fire Protection Association and are familiar with the vehicle s lifting points Use caution to ensure you never come into contact with the high voltage battery or other high voltage components while lifting or manipulating the vehicle Warning DO NOT USE THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY TO LIFT OR STABILIZE MODEL S Appropriate lift are...

Page 26: ...front trunk OPENING DOORS Model S has unique door handles Under normal conditions when you press a handle it extends to allow you to open the door NOTE When an airbag inflates Model S is designed to unlock all doors the trunk and extends all door handles NOTE If the door handles do not function open the door manually by reaching inside the window and using the interior door handle USING THE KEY Op...

Page 27: ...HOUT POWER Open the rear doors by folding back the edge of the carpet below the rear seats to access the mechanical release cables Pull the release cables towards the center of the vehicle OPENING REAR DOORS WITHOUT POWER 26 ...

Page 28: ... methods Touch the associated OPEN button on the touchscreen Controls Quick Controls for the front trunk Double click the front trunk button on the key Pull the release cables located in the front wheel arch liners First release the cover in the RH front wheel well and pull the strap to release the primary latch Then release the cover in the LH front wheel well and pull the strap to release the se...

Page 29: ...g methods to open the trunk Touch the associated OPEN button on the touchscreen Controls Quick Controls for the trunk Double click the trunk button on the key Press the switch located under the exterior handle on the trunk OPENING THE TRUNK 28 ...

Page 30: ...oadway If a driver is present simply shift Model S into Neutral and then push the vehicle If a driver is not present Model S may automatically shift into Park when it detects the driver leaving the vehicle even if it has previously been shifted into Neutral To keep Model S in Neutral which disengages the parking brake and allows the vehicle to be pushed without a driver present use the touchscreen...

Page 31: ...to other languages NOTE High voltage labels may not be present newer vehicles Do not rely on the labels to warn you of high voltage components Always assume all high voltage components are energized Warning Not every high voltage component is labeled Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting Model S Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death EXAMPLE OF A HIGH VOLTAGE...

Page 32: ...h emergencies should call Tesla Roadside Assistance Refer to https www tesla com roadside assistance for the applicable number First Responders and training officers who have questions please contact firstrespondersafety tesla com CONTACT US Contact Us 31 ...

Page 33: ...la Inc and its licensors Additional information is available upon request TESLA MOTORS TESLA ROA DS TE R T SL i i T W and MODELs are registered trademarks of Tesla Inc in the United States TESLA is a trademark of Tesla Inc in the United States and other countries All other trademarks contained in this document are the property of their respective owners and their use herein does not imply sponsors...

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