Cutting The First Responder Loop - Tesla 2012 Model S Emergency Response Manual

CUTTING THE FIRST RESPONDER LOOP

STEP 1: Open the hood (also known as the Front Trunk). See page 21
for details.
The cut loop is located on the passenger side. Its label protrudes
from under the plastic access panel.
Cut loop
label
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.
STEP 2: Remove the access panel by pulling its rear edge upward to
release the five clips that hold it in place. Maneuver it toward the
windshield to remove.
Remove
access
panel
STEP 3: DOUBLE CUT the loop to remove an entire section.
Removing an entire section of the cut loop eliminates the risk of
the wires accidentally touching (reconnecting).
Double
cut the
loop
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