2025-08-04

Drive Unit - Rear (Tri Motor) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 4001093132 3.78 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and 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. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

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.

Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
Open the powered frunk.
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Place the vehicle into Service Mode. See Service Mode.
Unlock the vehicle Gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
Deflate rear axle air springs via Service UI

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Service > Chassis > Suspension > Service > Deflate > REAR_AXLE, click Run, close once routine passed
Access rear drive unit replacement panel via Service Mode Plus UI

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Controls > Service Mode > High Voltage > Procedures > Rear Drive Unit Replacement
Run 'Start Coolant Fill/Drain' routine

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Via Rear Drive Unit Replacement Dashboard, Ensure result is 'Passed'
Run 'Release Emergency Parking Brake' routine

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Via Rear Drive Unit Replacement Dashboard, Ensure result is 'Passed'
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power (Modify).
Remove the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
Disconnect RH rear EPB harness

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1x connector, Release locking tab
Release RH rear brake line from upper control arm

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
Remove RH rear brake caliper and set aside

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2x bolts, 21 mm, 150 Nm, Hang caliper from body if not fully removing, Route caliper hose so that it does not get caught on stabar assembly
Remove RH rear brake rotor

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Rotor will be loose until caliper is installed
Use jack to simulate ride height on RH rear suspension

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Raise jack to simulate ride height, This is to release tension from the upper control arm which will be removed next later steps, DO NOT skip this you run into the risk of hurting yourself
Remove RH rear toe link from RH rear knuckle

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1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm, Counter hold ball joint, Discard nyloc nut after removal
Remove nut securing RH rear upper control arm to knuckle

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1x nylon nut, 21 mm, 150 Nm, Discard nut after removal, Place support stand below suspension to ease removal
Use jack to lower RH rear ride height back to hanging position

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Lower jack to let suspension hang
Release harness from RH rear air spring module

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2x connectors, 1x grommet
Remove RH rear lower control arm aeroshield

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3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove nuts securing RH rear air spring module to lower control arm

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2x nylon nut, 21 mm, 140 Nm, Discard nuts after removal
Disconnect EPB harness connector from LH rear brake caliper

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1x connector, Release locking tab
Release LH rear brake line from upper control arm

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
Remove LH rear brake caliper and set aside

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2x bolts, 21 mm, 150 Nm, Hang caliper from body if not fully removing, Route caliper hose so that it does not get caught on stabar assembly
Remove LH rear brake rotor

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Rotor will be loose until caliper is installed
Use jack to simulate ride height on LH rear suspension

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Raise jack to simulate ride height, This is to release tension from the upper control arm which will be removed next later steps, DO NOT skip this you run into the risk of hurting yourself
Remove LH rear toe link from LH rear knuckle

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1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm, Counter hold ball joint, Discard nyloc nut after removal
Remove nut securing LH rear upper control arm to knuckle

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1x nylon nut, 21 mm, 150 Nm, Discard nut after removal, Move brake hose aside to avoid damage, Use caution when releasing rear upper control from knuckle
Use jack to lower LH rear ride height back to hanging position

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Lower jack to let suspension hang
Release harness from LH rear air spring module

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2x connectors, 1x grommet
Remove LH rear lower control arm aeroshield

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3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove nuts securing LH rear air spring module to lower control arm

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2x nylon nut, 21 mm, 140 Nm, Discard nuts after removal
Raise vehicle fully

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Set to a comfortable working height, Lower to locks, Ensure locks engage on both sides to prevent tilting
Remove Mid-aero shield

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6x clips, 3x bolts, 15mm, 42 Nm, 5x bolts, 13mm, 28 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Remove rear aero shield

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5x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x guides
Remove rear diffuser

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6x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 8x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, 6x clips, 6x harness secure clips, 16x tabs
Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
Inspect HV insulating gloves

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Check gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003
Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
Remove clips securing AC compressor HV harness

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3x clips
Verify no HV - Install amp clamp to RDU HV harness

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Verify meter is zeroed out before performing measurement, Measure single cable. Verify ammeter is installed in correct direction. If current > 0.5A do not proceed with disconnecting HV connector. In this case, start vehicle electrical isolation again to make sure that all was properly shut down. If current < 0.5A, Ok to disconnect and check voltage at HV plug on the battery side.Release locking tab and rotate the release lever up to disengage the connector, Release harness clip, Do not force the release lever up, Ensure the alignment tabs on the RDU header are not damagedMake 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
Disconnect RDU HV harness

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1x connector, Release locking tab and rotate release lever up, Do not force release lever up, Ensure alignment tabs on header are not damaged
Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves
Position coolant drain container underneath RH rear of HV battery
Remove front lower clips securing RH rear wheel arch liner

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3x clips
Disconnect RDU return hose from PT return hose

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1x spring clip, 1x clamp clip, Move wheel liner aside as needed, Plug coolant connections as needed
Disconnect RDU supply hose from HV battery

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1x spring clip, Plug coolant connections as needed
Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
Disconnect rear steering gear harness from subframe

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1x connector, Release red locking tab
Disconnect rear subframe harness from rear fascia harness

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3x connectors
Release rear diffuser brackets and set aside

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6x bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm, 4x tabs, Let brackets hang
Disconnect LHS RDU oil pump connector

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1x connector
Disconnect RHS RDU oil pump connector

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1x connector
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Position powertrain lift under rear subframe
Connect shop air supply to powertrain table
Raise powertrain lift to rear subframe

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3x dowels, Make sure height on hoist can be reached with powertrain lift height limit
Safely secure rear subframe onto powertrain lift

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Secure subframe to powertrain table and fixture
Remove bolts securing rear subframe to body

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4x bolts, 24mm, 355 Nm
Lower subframe table to access breather tube

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Use caution with RDU coolant hoses and breather line, Subframe jig assembly will need to be maneuvered to prevent coolant lines getting caught, Access breather from LH rear wheel well
Disconnect RDU breather tube

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2x tabs, 1x clip, Press tabs inward and pull breather up, Release clip from RDU casing
Fully lower subframe table

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Use caution with RDU coolant hoses, Subframe table will need to be moved back to prevent coolant lines getting caught, Ensure DU breather line is not caught
Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
Remove LH RDU inverter to chiller hose

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2x spring clips, Plug coolant connections as needed
Remove RH RDU inverter to chiller hose

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2x spring clips, Plug coolant connections as needed
Remove clip securing RSA jumper harness to RHS RDU HV harness

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1x clip
Disconnect LHS and RHS RDU HV harnesses

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2x connectors, Release locking tab and rotate release lever up, Do not force release lever up, Ensure alignment tabs on header are not damaged
Remove LHS and RHS RDU HV harnesses

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8x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm
Remove RSA and toe link assembly

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4x bolts, 18 mm, 120 Nm, 1x connector, Release locking tab
Remove RDU supply hose

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1x spring clip, 1x tree clip, 2x clamp clips, Plug coolant connections as needed
Remove RDU return hose

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2x spring clips, 3x tree clips, 2x clamp clips, Plug coolant connections as needed
Remove bolt securing ground strap to RDU

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
Remove RDU harness

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4x connectors, 18x clips
Release LH rear halfshaft from RDU

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1x U-bolt, 2x nuts, 10mm, Torque hand-tight, Wrap cable around inner joint then tighten with U-bolt
Release RH rear halfshaft from RDU

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1x U-bolt, 2x nuts, 10mm, Torque hand-tight, Wrap cable around inner joint then tighten with U-bolt
Set up RDU sling

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2x "E" shackles, 1x "E" shackle
Secure shackles onto RDU

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2x "E" shackles, 1x "E" shackle
Secure sling onto shackles and gantry

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2x "E" shackles, 1x "D" shackle, Utilize short chains and hooks to adjust lifting chain length, Adjust lifting chains lengths to ensure RDU with lift evenly and level
Remove nuts securing RDU to subframe

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4x nuts, 18mm, 85 Nm, 2x nuts, 21mm, 115 Nm
Raise RDU from subframe

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EXTREME CAUTION: 6x studs, Recommend assistance, Do NOT raise all at once, Pry and release bushing mounts from subframe studs, Front mount will release first then rear mounts, Avoid damaging subframe studs, Remove halfshalfs from RDU
Position empty drive unit crate below drive unit

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May need to adjust sling, Use pallet if no empty crate available
Lower drive unit onto empty drive unit crate

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Use pallet if no empty crate available
Release sling from RDU

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2x "E" shackles, 1x "D" shackle
Inspect the rear subframe stud condition and repair/replace as necessary.

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6x studs
Position gantry above new drive unit crate

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May need to adjust gantry
Secure sling onto new RDU

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2x "E" shackles, 1x "D" shackle
Raise new RDU from crate

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2x "E" shackles, 1x "D" shackle
Lower RDU onto subframe

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EXTREME CAUTION: 6x studs, Recommend assistance, Do NOT lower all at once, Maneuver and secure bushing mounts onto subframe studs, Rear mounts will secure first then front mount, Avoid damaging subframe studs, Make sure RDU mounts are flush with subframe, Position halfshalfs onto RDU
Install nuts securing RDU to subframe

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4x nuts, 18mm, 85 Nm, 2x nuts, 21mm, 115 Nm
Release sling from gantry

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2x "E" shackles, 1x "D" shackle
Release sling from RDU

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2x "E" shackles, 1x "D" shackle
Install LH rear halfshaft into RDU
Install RH rear halfshaft into RDU
Install RDU harness

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6x connectors, 18x clips
Install bolt securing ground strap to RDU

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
Install RDU return hose

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2x spring clips, 3x tree clips, 2x clamp clips, Remove plugs as needed
Install RDU supply hose

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1x spring clip, 1x tree clip, 2x clamp clips, Remove plugs as needed
Install RSA and toe link assembly

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4x bolts, 18 mm, 120 Nm, 1x connector, Secure locking tab
Install LHS and RHS RDU HV harnesses

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8x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm
Connect LHS and RHS RDU HV harnesses

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2x connectors, Verify lever is upright and in open position, Carefully seat connector and allow lever to engage, Fully secure lever and verify red tab is locked, Do not damage any pins
Install clip securing RSA jumper harness to RHS RDU HV harness

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1x clip
Install RH RDU inverter to chiller hose

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2x spring clips, Remove plugs as needed
Install LH RDU inverter to chiller hose

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2x spring clips, Remove plugs as needed
Position subframe lifting tool with subframe assembly under vehicle
Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
Raise drive unit until sufficient access is available to breather

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Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage components while raising subframe, Position coolant lines above HV battery lip
Connect RDU breather tube

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2x tabs, 1x clip, Install clip onto RDU casing, Verify tabs are fully engaged
Fully raise rear drive unit and subframe into position

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Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage components while raising subframe, Position coolant lines above HV battery lip
Loosely install bolts securing rear subframe to body

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4x bolts, 24mm, Hand Tight, Start bolts by hand before using power tools
Torque rear subframe bolts

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4x bolts, 24mm, 355 Nm
Remove rear subframe tie downs from powertrain lift

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Release subframe to powertrain table and fixture
Lower powertrain table from subframe and move away from vehicle
Connect RHS RDU oil pump connector

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1x connector
Connect LHS RDU oil pump connector

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1x connector
Secure rear diffuser brackets

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6x bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm, 4 tabs
Connect tri motor rear subframe harness onto rear fascia harness

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3x connectors
Connect rear steering gear harness

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1x connector, Engage red locking tab
Position coolant drain container underneath RH rear of HV battery
Connect RDU supply hose onto HV battery

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1x spring clip, Remove plugs as needed
Connect RDU return hose to PT return hose

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1x spring clip, 1x clamp clip, Move wheel liner aside as needed, Remove plugs
Install front lower clips securing RH rear wheel arch liner

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3x clips
Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
Connect RDU HV harness

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1x connector, Verify lever is upright and in open position, Carefully seat connector and allow lever to engage, Fully secure lever and verify red tab is locked, Do not damage any pins
Connect LHS RDU HV harness

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1x connector, Verify lever is upright and in open position, Carefully seat connector and allow lever to engage, Fully secure lever and verify red tab is locked, Do not damage any pins
Install clips securing AC compressor HV harness

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3x clips
Install rear diffuser

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6x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 8x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, 6x clips, 6x harness secure clips, 16x tabs
Install rear aero shield

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5x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x guides
Install Mid-aero shield

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6x clips, 3x bolts, 15mm, 42 Nm, 5x bolts, 13mm, 28 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Apply Loctite 222 onto mid aeroshield bolts and install fasteners
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Install nuts securing LH rear air spring module to lower control arm assembly

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2x nylon nut, 21 mm, 140 Nm, Install new nylon nuts
Install LH rear lower control arm aeroshield

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3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Secure harness to LH rear active dampener

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2x connectors, 2x grommets
Install nut securing LH rear upper control arm to knuckle

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1x nylon nut, 21 mm, 150 Nm, Install new nylon nut, Counter-hold joint to install nut, Support suspension to ease installation, Ensure brake hose is properly routed
Install LH rear toe link onto LH rear knuckle

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1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm, Install new Nyloc nut
Install LH rear brake caliper onto LH rear knuckle

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2x bolts, 21mm, 150 Nm
Connect EPB harness connector to LH rear brake caliper

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Install LH rear brake line onto upper control arm

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1x bolt, 10 mm, 10 Nm
Install nuts securing RH rear air spring module to lower control arm assembly

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2x nylon nut, 21 mm, 140 Nm, Install new nylon nuts
Install RH rear lower control arm aeroshield

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3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Secure harness to RH rear active dampener

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2x connectors, 2x grommets
Install nut securing RH rear upper control arm to knuckle

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1x nylon nut, 21 mm, 150 Nm, Install new nylon nut, Counter-hold joint to install nut, Support suspension to ease installation
Install RH rear toe link onto RH rear knuckle

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1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm, Install new Nyloc nut
Install RH rear brake caliper onto RH rear knuckle

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2x bolts, 21mm, 150 Nm
Connect RH rear EPB harness

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Install RH rear brake line onto upper control arm

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1x bolt, 10 mm, 10 Nm
Install the LH and RH rear wheels

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6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Perform cooling system vacuum refill. See Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
Access rear drive unit replacement panel via Service Mode Plus UI

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Controls > Service Mode > High Voltage > Procedures > Rear Drive Unit Replacement
Run 'Re-Engage Emergency Parking Brake' routine

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Via Rear Drive Unit Replacement Dashboard, Ensure result is 'Passed'
Run 'Stop Coolant Fill/Drain' routine

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Via Rear Drive Unit Replacement dashboard, Ensure result is 'Passed'
Run 'CAN Redeploy' routine

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Via Rear Drive Unit Replacement dashboard, CAN redeploy will start immediately
Run 'Coolant Air Purge' routine

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Via Rear Drive Unit Replacement dashboard, Touch time only, wait until coolant pumps stop running (audible noise), Routine Passed will appear, but pumps will run for 10 minutes, If you start next another routine during this time it will fail, Make sure vehicle is not in "Drive", Routine is still running despite the completed message, Speeds can be monitored in garage under PT Thermal tab, Idle speed = ~1500 RPM, Test will vary speeds from 3500-6500 RPM and actuate valves between SERIES and PARALLEL, Putting vehicle into "Drive" will stop this routine, If speeds hover at 7000 RPM, this indicates the pumps are air locked, perform a vacuum fill, Continue to add coolant and purge until the coolant level reaches between the NOM and MAX Lines on the bottle
Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary

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Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line, Top off fluid as required
Install coolant bottle cap
Run 'Thermal Performance Test' routine

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Via Rear Drive Unit Replacement dashboard, Ensure result is 'Passed'
Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
Torque the LH and RH rear wheel nuts

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6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
Install the LH and RH rear wheel cap

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1x cap, 8x clips, Partially secure wheel cap to wheel, While partially installed wheel cover can be rotated to align with tire design, When aligned press inward from center of cap then secure all clips to mounting ring
Close the powered frunk.
Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
Perform test drive

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Perform a validation test drive after repairDrive a minimum speed of 25mph, Drive in a straight line and check for excessive pull, Verify the steering wheel is centered when vehicle is driving straight, Determine whether an alignment is recommendedAdd correction code 00040100 as needed

Cybertruck Service Manual

Drive Unit - Rear (Tri Motor) (Remove and Replace)

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