2026-08-09

Breather Housing - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Install)

Correction code 4001093041 4001093042 FRT 0.30 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2024-05-07: Procedure revamp per latest re-validation.
Warning
Cybertruck electronics are powered by a 48V "mid voltage" or "MV" architecture that is designed to improve efficiency. Servicing MV components requires extra knowledge and care in order to avoid personal and/or vehicular harm. Read and understand MV precautions in Electrical Precautions and make sure any required MV-related training courses have been completed, as applicable.
Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Open the tonneau cover.
  3. Open the tailgate.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
  5. Disconnect MV power. See Mid-Voltage Power (Disconnect and Connect) (Modify).
  6. Remove the bed floor assembly. See Bed Floor Assembly (Remove and Install).
  7. Release the clip that attaches the RDU breather tube to the RDU casing, and then disconnect the breather tube.
    Note
    Press the tabs on the breather tube inward, and then pull the breather tube upward to disconnect.
  8. Remove the RDU breather housing.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 24 mm socket

Install

  1. Install the RDU breather housing.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 24 mm socket
  2. Connect the RDU breather tube, and then install the clip that attaches the breather tube to the RDU casing.
    Note
    Make sure the tabs are fully engaged.
  3. Install the bed floor assembly. See Bed Floor Assembly (Remove and Install).
  4. Reconnect MV power. See Mid-Voltage Power (Disconnect and Connect) (Modify).
  5. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
  6. Close the tailgate.
  7. Close the tonneau cover.
  8. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.