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

CUTTING THE FIRST RESPONDER LOOP - FRONT TRUNK

STEP 1: Open the hood (also known as the Front Trunk). See
page 23 for details.
The cut loop is located on the right 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 fi ve 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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