Charge Port Housing Replacement

Fig 1: Charge Port Housing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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WARNING: Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed. The High Voltage Disabling procedure includes the following steps: Identify how to disable high voltage. Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage. Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed. Before working on any high voltage system, be sure to wear the following Personal Protection Equipment: Safety glasses with appropriate side shields when within 15 meters (50 feet) of the vehicle, either indoors or outdoors. Certified and up-to-date Class "0" Insulation gloves rated at 1000V with leather protectors. Visually and functionally inspect the gloves before use. Wear the Insulation gloves with leather protectors at all times when working with the high voltage battery assembly, whether the system is energized or not. Failure to follow the procedures may result in serious injury or death. Preliminary Procedures Disable the high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling . Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side . Disconnect the electrical connector for the charge port door ajar indicator switch assembly. Remove the charge port door. Refer to Charge Port Door Replacement .
1	Charge Port Lower Housing Retainer Procedure From inside the fender, release the lower retainer of the charge port housing.
2	Charge Port Upper Housing Retainer Procedure Using a flat-bladed tool that fits into the 2 depressions, break through the 2 depressions with light pressure and then pry the retainer free to release the charge port housing from the fender.
3	Charge Port Housing Assembly Procedure Push outward on the assembly housing. Remove the charge port housing assembly along with the electrical harness for the charge port door ajar indicator switch assembly. Enable the high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .