DC-DC CONVERTER AND FRONT JUNCTION BOX EMERGENC High voltage is present at the DC-DC converter and front junction box, located behind the front trunk. The DC-DC converter transforms the high voltage current from the 400 volt battery to low voltage to charge the Model S 12 volt battery. The front junction box provides power to various components, such as the Battery heater, the air conditioning compressor and the cabin heater. Use caution when cutting in this area during a dash lift (dash roll) procedure—use work-around techniques, if necessary. Y RESPONSE GUIDE HIGH V DC-DC converter and front junction box are located behind O L the front trunk, near the center of T the vehicle A GE C OMPONENT S 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. 5
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