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Bushing Carrier - Front Drive Unit (2nd Generation) - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Verify there is no abnormal tire wear per Courtesy Inspection
    NOTE: SC-14-00-001 Standard Courtesy Inspection Checklist, While performing courtesy inspection, Note any abnormal tire wear that could indicate the need for an alignment
    G00646627Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Perform A/C hose flush
    NOTE: Touch time only. No overlap from this since the machine is disconnected from the vehicle.
    G00646628Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Open LH front door
    G00643416Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Raise and support vehicle
    NOTE: Set air suspension to Jack Mode, Via Controls > Service > Jack Mode, Raise lift until arms contact the lift points
    G00646398Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646399Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Install steering wheel holder
    NOTE: Ensure proper placement of the steering wheel
    G00646629Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Open hood
    NOTE: Via center display > Controls > Front Trunk
    G00644365Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00644366Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Remove underhood aprons
    NOTE: 4x aprons, LH and RH aprons have 1x clip each
    G15205247Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Remove dust caps from vehicle's high-side and low-side service ports
    NOTE: 2x threaded caps
    G00646630Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Connect hoses to vehicle and perform A/C recovery
    NOTE: (Touch time only) Ensure quick connects are fully engaged, turn connector dials clockwise to fully connect to A/C service ports
    G00646631Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Remove frunk carpet
    NOTE: 2x connectors
    G00645311Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Remove underhood storage unit
    NOTE: 10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
    G15204698Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204699Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204700Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Remove HEPA filter
    NOTE: Note Lift up from bottom and pull out
    G15204701Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Remove LH outer hood hinge cover
    NOTE: 2x clips
    G00646632Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Remove RH outer hood hinge cover
    NOTE: 2x clips
    G00646633Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Disconnect cowl drain hose from cowl trim
    NOTE: 1x clamp
    G00646634Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Remove LH wiper arm
    NOTE: 1x nut, 17 mm, 35 N.m, Disconnect washer hose at cowl
    G00646635Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Remove RH wiper arm
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 17 mm, 35 N.m, Disconnect washer hose at cowl
    G00646636Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Release cowl screen washer supply hose
    NOTE: 1x one way valve
    G00646637Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Remove wiper cowl screen panel
    NOTE: 5x push clips, 1x windshield washer hose, 1x drain hose clamp
    G00646638Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646639Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646640Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646641Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Remove HEPA filter duct
    NOTE: 1x clip
    G00646642Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  21. Overlap time for A/C recovery
    G00646643Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  22. Remove A/C lines from vehicle
    G00646644Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  23. Power down vehicle
    NOTE: Via center display > Controls > Safety > Power Off
    G00646246Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646247Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  24. Disconnect 12V negative terminal
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10 mm, 5 N.m
    G00646645Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  25. Disconnect first responder loop
    NOTE: 1x connector, push to release
    G00646646Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  26. Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
    G15204870Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204871Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  27. Remove front aero shield
    NOTE: 6x bolts, 10 mm, 3 N.m, 14x clips
    G00646647Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  28. Remove LH shear plate
    NOTE: 2x push clips, 3x screws, T25, 6 N.m, 1x bolt, 10 mm, 4 N.m, 1x nylon nut, 15 mm, 35 N.m Discard nylon nut after removal
    G00646400Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  29. Remove RH shear plate
    NOTE: 3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10 mm, 4 N.m, 2x push clips, 1x nylon nut, 15 mm, 35 N.m Discard nylon nut after removal
    G15205259Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  30. Remove mid aero shield
    NOTE: 20x bolts, 10 mm, 4 N.m, 2x push clips
    G15205260Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15205261Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15205262Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  31. Remove front bash plate extrusion
    NOTE: 2x bolts, T30, 16 N.m
    G15205263Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  32. Remove LH ski side covers
    NOTE: 14x clips, 3x covers
    G00646401Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  33. Remove RH ski side covers
    NOTE: 14x push clips, 3x covers
    G00646402Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  34. Loosen four center bolts securing HV battery
    NOTE: 4x patch bolts, E12, 38 N.m, Discard after removal
    G15205266Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  35. Remove four center bolts securing HV battery
    NOTE: 4x patch bolts, E12, 38 N.m, Discard bolts after removal
    G00646648Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  36. Position battery table beneath vehicle
    G15205268Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  37. Lower vehicle to table
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Align table to vehicle and raise casters to level table if necessary
    G15205269Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  38. Loosen remaining eight center bolts securing HV battery
    NOTE: 8x patch bolts, E12, 38 N.m, Discard after removal
    G00646649Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  39. Remove remaining eight center bolts securing HV battery with battery powered drill
    NOTE: 8x patch bolts, E12, 38 N.m, Discard after removal
    G15205271Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  40. Loosen front four HV battery bolts
    NOTE: 4x patch bolts, 13 mm, 30 N.m, Discard after removal
    G15205272Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  41. Remove front four HV battery bolts
    NOTE: 4x patch bolts, 13 mm, 30 N.m, Discard after removal
    G00646650Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  42. Loosen 21mm bolts securing front of HV battery
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21 mm, 115 N.m, Discard after removal
    G15205274Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  43. Remove 21mm bolts securing front of HV battery with battery powered drill
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21 mm, 115 N.m, Discard after removal
    G15205274Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  44. Loosen LH rocker bolts
    NOTE: 8x patch bolts, 13 mm, 55 N.m, Discard after removal
    G15205277Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  45. Remove LH rocker bolts with battery powered drill
    NOTE: 8x patch bolts, 13 mm, 55 N.m, Discard after removal
    G15205277Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  46. Loosen RH rocker bolts
    NOTE: 8x patch bolts, 13 mm, 55 N.m, Discard after removal
    G15205279Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  47. Remove RH rocker bolts with battery powered drill
    NOTE: 8x patch bolts, 13 mm, 55 N.m, Discard after removal
    G15205279Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  48. Raise vehicle and remove battery table
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
    G15205280Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  49. Move battery away from vehicle
    G15205281Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  50. Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
    G15205282Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  51. Inspect HV insulating gloves
    NOTE: Check gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to TECH NOTE: HIGH VOLTAGE AWARENESS CARE POINTS , for information on inspecting HV gloves
    G15205283Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  52. Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
    G15205284Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  53. Verify no high voltage at HV rapid mate
    NOTE: Make sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, Measure B+ to Ground, B- to Ground, B+ to B-, If voltage is greater than 10V, Pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
    G00646407Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  54. Install HV and LV Rapid Mate covers
    NOTE: 2x covers, If covers not available then use masking tape to protect Rapid Mate from debris
    G00646408Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  55. Lower vehicle until wheels touch the ground
    NOTE: Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
    G15204937Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204938Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204939Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  56. Remove cover and disconnect positive 12V terminal
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10 mm, 5 N.m
    G00646651Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646652Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  57. Remove edge clips from battery cage
    NOTE: 2x edge clips
    G00646653Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646654Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  58. Remove barrel clip from battery cage
    NOTE: 1x barrel tree clip
    G00646655Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  59. Remove plastic harness clip
    NOTE: 1x clip
    G00646656Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  60. Remove battery vent tube
    NOTE: 1x vent tube
    G00646657Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  61. Release bolts securing lower portion of 12v battery cage
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 6 N.m
    G00646658Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  62. Release bolts securing top portion of 12v battery cage
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 15 N.m, Be careful and do not to get cordless impact stuck in between window motor casting
    G00646659Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  63. Remove 12v battery cage assembly from vehicle
    G00646660Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  64. Remove wiper motor assembly
    NOTE: 3x bolts, 10 mm, 9 N.m, 1x connector
    G00646661Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646662Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  65. Remove wiper motor assembly
    NOTE: 3x bolts, 10 mm, 9 N.m, 1x connector
    G00646661Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646662Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  66. Remove cowl screen support
    NOTE: 3x push clips
    G00646663Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  67. Remove coolant reservoir cap
    NOTE: 1x cap
    G00646664Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  68. Use vacuum suction tool to remove coolant from reservoir
    G00646665Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  69. Disconnect electrical connector for coolant level sensor
    NOTE: 1x connector
    G00646666Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  70. Remove coolant reservoir fasteners and wire harness edge clip
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 10 mm, 6 N.m, 1x edge clip
    G00646667Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  71. Clamp and remove coolant hose and move reservoir off to the side
    NOTE: 1x coolant hose, Place absorbent material below hose to capture fluid
    G00646668Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646669Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  72. Release 12V harness from wiper bracket
    NOTE: 1x clip
    G00646670Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  73. Remove wiper bracket
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 13 mm, 20 N.m, 2x bolts, 13 mm, 20 N.m
    G00646671Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  74. Release LH front air suspension line from air suspension reservoir
    NOTE: 2x clips
    G00646672Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  75. Remove bolts securing air tank reservoir brackets to body
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 10 mm, 6 N.m
    G00646673Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  76. Remove air tank from mounting location and set aside
    G00646674Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  77. Disconnect the A/C compressor logic connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
    G00646675Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  78. Release the ground connection at the A/C compressor mount bracket
    NOTE: 1x bolt, T25, 7 N.m
    G00646676Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  79. Remove A/C lines from compressor
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 10 mm, 10 N.m, Discard O-rings after removal
    G00646677Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  80. Remove the fir tree clips securing the A/C compressor HV harness to the front drive unit
    NOTE: 2x fir tree clips
    G00646678Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  81. Disconnect A/C compressor harness at FJB and release cable from drive unit
    NOTE: 1x connector, 1x fir tree clip
    G00646679Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646680Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  82. Remove A/C compressor from the vehicle
    NOTE: 3x bolts, E10, 10 N.m
    G00646681Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646682Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  83. Remove the upper fastener securing the LH side isolator mount to the FDU
    NOTE: 1x bolt, E14, 38 N.m
    G00646683Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  84. Remove the edge clip securing the FDU logic harness to the connector bracket
    NOTE: 1x edge clip
    G00646684Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  85. Disconnect the FDU logic connector and set the harness aside
    NOTE: 1x connector, disengage red locking tab
    G00646685Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646686Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646687Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  86. Remove the FDU ground strap from the vehicle body
    NOTE: 1x nut, 13 mm, 9 N.m
    G00646688Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  87. Remove LH front wheel center cap
    G00646689Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  88. Loosen LH front axle nut
    NOTE: 1x nut, 32 mm, 245 N.m
    G00646690Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  89. Remove LH front lug nut covers
    NOTE: 5x lug nut covers
    G00646691Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  90. Loosen LH front lug nuts
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G00646692Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  91. Remove RH front wheel center cap
    G00646693Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  92. Loosen RH front axle nut
    NOTE: 1x nut, 32 mm, 245 N.m
    G00646694Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  93. Remove RH front lug nut covers
    NOTE: 5x lug nut cover
    G00646695Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  94. Loosen RH front lug nuts
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G00646696Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  95. Remove RH rear lug nut covers
    NOTE: 5x lug nut covers
    G00646697Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  96. Loosen RH rear lug nuts
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G00646698Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  97. Remove LH rear lug nut covers
    NOTE: 5x lug nut covers
    G00646699Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  98. Loosen LH rear lug nuts
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G00646700Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  99. Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
    G15204870Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204871Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  100. Remove RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G00646701Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  101. Remove LH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G00646702Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  102. Remove RH rear wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G00646701Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  103. Remove LH front wheel
    NOTE: Note 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G00646702Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  104. Remove clips and pull back on LH front wheelhouse liner
    NOTE: 4x push clips
    G00646703Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  105. Remove clip securing LH wheel fairing
    NOTE: 1x push clip
    G00646704Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  106. Remove bolts securing LH wheel fairing
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 1.5 N.m
    G00646705Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  107. Release clips securing the front half of the LH front fender garnish
    NOTE: 8x clips, Be cautious of parking sensor
    G00646706Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  108. Disconnect LH fender garnish parking sensor
    NOTE: 1x connector
    G00646707Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  109. Release clips securing rear half of LH front garnish and remove from vehicle
    NOTE: 5x clips
    G00646708Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  110. Remove screw securing LH fascia to fender
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 1.5 N.m
    G00646709Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646710Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  111. Remove clips and pull back on RH front wheelhouse liner
    NOTE: 4x push clips
    G00646711Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  112. Remove clip securing RH front wheel fairing
    NOTE: 1x push clip
    G00646712Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  113. Remove bolts securing RH front wheel fairing
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 1.5 N.m
    G00646713Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  114. Release clips securing the front half of the RH front fender garnish
    NOTE: 8x clips, Be cautious of park sensor
    G00646714Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  115. Disconnect LH parking sensor
    NOTE: 1x connector
    G00646715Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  116. Release clips securing rear half of RH front garnish and remove from vehicle
    NOTE: 5x clips
    G00646716Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  117. Remove screw securing RH fascia to fender
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 1.5 N.m
    G00646717Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646718Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  118. Remove bolts securing fascia to upper grill
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 4 N.m
    G00646719Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646720Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  119. Remove front fascia assembly
    NOTE: 2x clips, 1x connector, Place fascia onto padded surface, Recommend assistance
    G00646721Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646722Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  120. Place fascia on padded surface
    NOTE: Ensure the front of the fascia is facing down
    G00646723Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  121. Lower vehicle to comfortable working height
    NOTE: Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
    G15204937Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204938Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204939Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  122. Remove the edge clips securing the active shutter harness to the active shutter assembly
    NOTE: 2x edge clips
    G00646724Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  123. Disconnect the active shutter and move the harness aside
    NOTE: 1x connector
    G00646725Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  124. Remove the active shutter assembly from the vehicle
    NOTE: 2x retaining clips
    G00646726Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646727Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  125. Clamp the hose on the LH side of the radiator
    NOTE: Ensure the hose is not clamped too close to the radiator, allow ample space to manipulate the hose clamp
    G00646728Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  126. Clamp the hose on the RH side of the radiator
    NOTE: Ensure the hose is not clamped too close to the radiator, allow ample space to manipulate the hose clamp
    G00646729Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  127. Position coolant drain container under the LH front corner of the vehicle to catch vehicle coolant
    G00646730Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  128. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the LH side of the radiator
    NOTE: 1x hose clamp
    G00646731Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  129. Remove the FDU outlet hose from the RH side of the radiator
    NOTE: 1x hose clamp
    G00646732Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  130. Remove clip securing cooling fan harness to cooling fan shroud
    NOTE: 1x fir tree clip
    G00646733Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  131. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
    G00646734Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  132. Remove bolts securing cooling fan shroud to support beam
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 12 N.m
    G00646735Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  133. Remove the upper and lower nuts securing the high and low pressure pipes to the condenser
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 13 mm, 10 N.m (upper), 20 N.m (lower), Install new O-rings
    G00646736Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  134. Remove the cooling fan module from the vehicle
    NOTE: Lift the rear of the module (FDU side) up and slide the assembly away from the FEM to remove
    G00646737Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646738Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  135. Remove bolts securing support beam to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 9 N.m
    G00646739Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646740Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  136. Position the thermal beam away from the FDU
    G00646741Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  137. Remove the front upper fastener securing the RH FDU mount to the body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, E20, 120 N.m
    G00646742Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  138. Remove the fastener securing the FDU HV harness connector to the FDU
    NOTE: 1x bolt, T30, 10 N.m
    G00646743Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  139. Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
    G15204870Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204871Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  140. Remove skid plate from front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 9 N.m
    G00646744Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  141. Remove skid bar from front subframe
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 10 mm, 10 N.m
    G00646745Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  142. Lower vehicle to comfortable working height
    NOTE: Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
    G15204937Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204938Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15204939Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  143. Remove RH tie rod nut and move tie rod end away
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 21 mm, 103 N.m, Discard after removal
    G00646746Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  144. Remove LH tie rod nut and move tie rod end away
    NOTE: 1x Nyloc nut, 21 mm, 103 N.m, Discard after removal
    G00646747Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  145. Remove nut and bolt securing RH front air spring module to front lower aft link
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 21 mm, 140 N.m
    G00646748Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  146. Remove nut and bolt securing LH front air spring module to front lower aft link
    NOTE: 1x nut, 21 mm, 1x bolt, 21 mm, 140 N.m
    G00646749Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  147. Remove the fasteners securing the LH front lower aft link to the subframe and move the aft link aside
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 22 mm, 130 N.m, Index the location of the eccentric with a paint marker
    G00646750Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  148. Remove the fasteners securing the LH front lower fore link to the subframe and move the fore link aside
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 22 mm, 130 N.m, Index the location of the eccentric with a paint marker
    G00646751Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  149. Remove the fasteners securing the RH front lower aft link to the subframe and move the aft link aside
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 22 mm, 130 N.m, Index the location of the eccentric with a paint marker
    G00646752Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  150. Remove the fasteners securing the RH front lower fore link to the subframe and move the fore link aside
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 22 mm, 130 N.m, Index the location of the eccentric with a paint marker
    G00646753Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  151. Remove and discard the nut that secures the LH stabar to the stabar end links and remove end link from bar
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 15 mm, 70 N.m, Discard after removal
    G00646754Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  152. Remove the RH stabar from the stabar end link and remove end link from bar
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 15 mm, 70 N.m, Discard after removal
    G00646755Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  153. Remove lower I-shaft from steering rack
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 30 N.m
    G00646756Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646757Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  154. Disconnect the logic connectors for the steering rack
    NOTE: 2x electrical connectors, 2-way connectors, slide the grey lock out, then depress the lock to disconnect
    G00646758Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  155. Disconnect battery pump 1
    NOTE: 1x connector
    G00646759Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  156. Disconnect battery pump 2
    NOTE: 1x connector
    G00646760Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  157. Remove the fir tree clip securing the battery pump 1 pigtail to the subframe
    NOTE: 1x fir tree clip
    G00646761Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646762Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  158. Remove the fir tree clips securing the wiring harness to the subframe
    NOTE: 2x fir tree clips
    G00646763Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646764Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  159. Remove the edge clip securing the windshield cowl drain to the subframe
    NOTE: 1x edge clip
    G00646765Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  160. Disconnect the chiller to battery pump 1 hose
    NOTE: 1x hose clamp, Install plug to coolant line
    G00646766Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  161. Disconnect the hose from the chiller to battery coolant pump 1 and plug the coolant pump
    NOTE: 1x hose clamp
    G00646767Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  162. Disconnect the hose from the battery coolant heater to coolant pump 2 at the rear of the subframe and plug the ends
    NOTE: 1x hose clamp, The coolant drain container may need to be moved to properly catch the residual coolant
    G00646768Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  163. Remove coolant drain container from under the front of the vehicle
    G00646769Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  164. Position the powertrain table with the Model S/Model X subframe adapter installed under the front of the vehicle
    G00646770Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  165. Connect shop air supply to powertrain table
    G00646771Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  166. Raise the powertrain table and subframe fixture into position
    NOTE: Ensure the pins are installed into the correct positions on the fixture, Ensure the pins engage the subframe so it is properly supported
    G00646772Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646773Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646774Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  167. Remove the fastener connecting the LH side condenser bracket to the front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 20 N.m
    G00646775Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  168. Remove the fastener connecting the RH side condenser bracket to the front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 20 N.m
    G00646776Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  169. Remove the fastener connecting the LH stabar mount to the body through the subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 16 mm, 80 N.m
    G00646777Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  170. Remove the fastener connecting the RH stabar mount to the body through the subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 16 mm, 80 N.m
    G00646778Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  171. Remove the LH rear bolt securing the front subframe to the body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18 mm, 115 N.m
    G00646779Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  172. Remove the RH rear bolt securing the front subframe to the body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18 mm, 115 N.m
    G00646780Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  173. Slowly lower the front subframe to access the power and ground connections for the steering rack and disconnect the power and ground connectors
    NOTE: 2x electrical connectors, 2 stage locking connectors, Disengage the red locking tab before disconnecting, The powertrain table may need to be adjusted as the subframe is being lowered
    G00646781Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646782Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  174. Lower the front subframe completely, and move the assembly from under the vehicle
    NOTE: Ensure the powertrain lift is clear of the vehicle, Do not work on the subframe assembly under the vehicle
    G00646783Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646784Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  175. Remove axle nut and washer securing LH drive axle to hub assembly
    NOTE: 1x nut, 32 mm, 245 N.m, 1x washer, Discard washer after removal, Nut can be reused
    G00646785Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  176. Install the hub puller onto the LH front brake rotor
    NOTE: 5x lug nuts, 21 mm, Hand tight
    G00646786Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  177. Use hub puller to free LH halfshaft from hub splines
    NOTE: Counter hold hub puller
    G00646787Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  178. Remove hub puller from LH hub assembly
    NOTE: 5x lug nuts, Hand tight
    G00646788Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  179. Install the axle removal tool around the inner joint of the LH front half shaft
    NOTE: Use a wire tie to hold the axle removal tool in place
    G00646789Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646790Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  180. Remove the LH front axle from the drive unit and remove from the vehicle
    G00646791Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646792Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  181. Remove axle nut and washer securing RH drive axle to hub assembly
    NOTE: 1x nut, 32 mm, 245 N.m, 1x washer, Discard washer after removal, nut can be reused
    G00646793Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  182. Setup hub puller onto RH hub assembly
    NOTE: 5x lug nuts, 21 mm, Hand tight
    G00646794Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  183. Use hub puller to free RH halfshaft from hub splines
    NOTE: Counter hold hub puller
    G00646795Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  184. Remove hub puller from RH hub assembly
    NOTE: 5x lug nuts, Hand tight
    G00646796Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  185. Remove RH front halfshaft from drive unit and remove from vehicle
    NOTE: Position cable around axle
    G00646797Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646798Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  186. Release RH axle from jackshaft and remove from vehicle
    NOTE: 1x U-bolt, 2x nuts, 10mm, Torque hand-tight, Wrap cable around inner joint, then tighten with U-bolt, Use slide hammer with cable eyelets to release, To avoid damage to the halfshaft boots, exercise caution when removing
    G00646799Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646800Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646801Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  187. Disconnect the brake lines on the ABS modulator from the master cylinder and move aside
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 12 mm, 23 N.m
    G00646802Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  188. Position coolant drain container under the front of the vehicle to catch vehicle coolant
    G00646803Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  189. Disconnect the lower coolant hose from the FDU heat exchanger and plug both the heat exchanger
    NOTE: 1x spring clip
    G00646804Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  190. Disconnect the inverter outlet coolant hose and plug the inverter
    NOTE: 1x spring clip
    G00646805Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646806Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  191. Remove coolant drain container from under the front of the vehicle
    G00646807Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  192. Remove the clip securing the FDU inlet hose to the FDU mount
    NOTE: 1x fir tree clip
    G00646808Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  193. Disconnect the FDU HV connector
    NOTE: 1x clip, Release locking tab and rotate the release lever up to disengage the connector, Do not force the release lever up, Ensure the alignment tabs on the FDU header are not damaged
    G00646809Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  194. Position the FDU stand and underhoist stand under the vehicle
    G00646810Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  195. Support the weight of the FDU
    NOTE: Ensure the FDU adapter engages the recesses in the FDU and the FDU is strapped to the motor stand adapter to prevent movement
    G00646811Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  196. Remove the bolts securing the clevis mount to the body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, E14, 65 N.m
    G00646812Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  197. Remove the bolts securing the clevis mount to the isolator mount
    NOTE: 2x bolts, E14, 92 N.m
    G00646813Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  198. Remove the bolts securing the isolator mount to the FDU and remove the isolator mount from the FDU
    NOTE: 2x bolts, E14, 38 N.m
    G00646814Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  199. Remove the rear lower bolt securing the RH FDU mount to the body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, E20, 120 N.m
    G00646815Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  200. Remove the FDU from the vehicle
    NOTE: The FDU will need to be manipulated in such a way to clear the front 4 tube break bundle, AC suction line and body, Be extremely cautious to avoid damage to surrounding components.-Tilt front of unit upward to clear saddle-Slightly raise entire unit saddle is cleared-Clear AC pipes-Tilt front of unit downward to clear AC pipe with rear mount cleared from saddle-Turn entire unit to the RH front of vehicle-Slowly drop entire unit, while holding the turned position-Recommend assistance to guide rear side of unit to avoid contact of break pipes-Once all points are clear, fully lower unit
    G00646816Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646817Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646818Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646819Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646820Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646821Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646822Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646823Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646824Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646825Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646826Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  201. Remove bushing carrier assembly from FDU
    NOTE: 4x bolts, EP20, 60 N.m +50 degrees
    G00646827Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646828Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00646829Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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