OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Search


2017 Tesla Model S

Click the links below for OEM repair information. (Note: additional purchase is required for a subscription to each OEM's repair information website.)


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Scan Tool Required X
HV DVOM Required X

Accessing Disable Procedure

To find the Tesla High-Voltage Disable Procedures:

  1. Go to service.teslamotors.com
  2. Click Log In (top right corner of webpage)
  3. Enter username and password, and click red Log In button
  4. Select model picture (middle of webpage, or tabs across top of webpage)
  5. Click Service Manual under Service Information category
  6. Click 17 Electrical (left of webpage)
  7. Click 1701 12V Battery and Fuses
  8. Click Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure



Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Welding Best Practices

"CAUTION Do not weld on a Tesla vehicle before performing the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure (refer to the vehicle-specific Service Manual for more information on the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure). Welding on a Tesla vehicle with an energized high or low voltage system might damage vehicle components."


Refinish Precautions

"After painting, it is acceptable to “bake” (force dry) the vehicle in a paint booth with the HV battery installed as long as none of the following parameters are exceeded:

  • Maximum baking time: 45 minutes.
  • Vehicle temperature before baking: Les than 35°C (95°F).
  • Maximum HV battery temperature during baking: 60°C (140°F)

Caution: Before baking, if the battery temperature cannot be determined, the vehicle must be in an ambient temperature below 35°C (95°F) for at least 12 hours before baking starts.

If these parameters must be exceeded for any reason, contact the Tesla Body Repair team before proceeding.

Caution: Before baking, if any repairs to the thermal system (cooling and HVAC) have not been completed, disconnect high and low voltage power to prevent these systems from turning on during baking."


Additional Information


* This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently for the most up-to-date information. The following OEM specific repair information was identified from the vehicle makers’ repair information. The contents are based on the information available from the vehicle maker. Updates and additions will be posted as they become available. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information when disabling and working on hybrid and electric vehicles.


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