2026-07-22
Breather Housing - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Install)
Correction code
3901049041
3901049042
FRT
1.26
NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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.
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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Place the vehicle into Service Mode. See Service Mode.
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Navigate to Refrigerant System through UI
NoteSelect Service Mode > Thermal > Refrigerant System
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Select "Start Thermal Fill Drain (Coolant and Refrigerant)" through UI
NoteAllow routine to complete, ensure routine is successful
- Open the powered frunk.
- Remove the front skid plate. See Skid Plate (Remove and Install).
- Remove the front aero shield. See Aeroshield - Front (Remove and Install).
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Disconnect CFM connectors
Note2x connectors, 2x clips
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Place coolant catcher below RH front of vehicle
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Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
- Remove the frunk assembly. See Frunk Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the front fascia assembly. See Front Fascia (Remove and Install).
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Remove lower CFM fasteners
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Remove fore crossmember
Note2x bolts, 18mm, 90 Nm, Push up on CFM, Use hammer if needed, Recommend assistance
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Disconnect radiator to manifold hose from radiator
Note1x spring clip, Remove from vehicle, Plug hoses
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Disconnect manifold to radiator hose from radiator
Note1x spring clips, Plug hoses
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Release harness from CFM
Note1x grommet, 2x connectors, 5x harness clips, Pull red locking tab to disengage louver connector, Release temperature sensor then disconnect, Release grommet and pull harness through from frunk area
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Remove upper CFM fasteners
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Remove CFM
NoteRecommend assistance, Remove from below impact beam, Ensure harness is not pinched during removal
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Remove front drive unit breather housing
Note1x hose, 1x breather, 24mm, 5 Nm, Release breather hose from housing
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Install front drive unit breather housing
Note1x hose, 1x breather, 24mm, 5 Nm, Secure breather hose to housing
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Install CFM
NoteInstall from bottom, Assistance recommend Manipulate as required, Ensure harness is not pinched during install
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Connect CFM connectors
Note2x connectors, Engage locking tab
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Install upper CFM fasteners
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Secure harness to CFM
Note1x grommet, 2x connector, 1x harness clip, Secure grommet then connect temperature sensor, Engage locking tab on louver connector
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Connect radiator inlet coolant hose
Note1x spring clips,Ensure hose is fully engaged with a push-pull-push test
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Connect radiator to manifold hose to radiator
Note1x spring clip, Ensure hose is fully engaged with a push-pull-push test
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Install fore crossmember
Note2x bolts, 18mm, 90 Nm, Lift CFM away from beam to aid in clearance, Install beam by sliding rewards
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Install lower CFM fasteners
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
- Install the front fascia assemlby. See Front Fascia (Remove and Install).\
- Perform cooling system vacuum fill. See Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
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Access thermal system routines using the UI
NoteSelect quick controls > Service mode > Thermal > Actions
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Select "Stop Thermal Fill Drain" through UI
NoteAllow routine to complete, ensure routine is successful
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Select "Start Coolant Air Purge" using the UI
NoteTouch 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
- Install the front aero shield. See Aeroshield - Front (Remove and Install).
- Install the front skid plate. See Skid Plate (Remove and Install).
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Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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Perform Thermal Performance through the UI
NoteSelect Thermal > Actions > Test Thermal Performance, click Run, close once routine is completed, if thermal test fails follow toolbox articles 206000
- Install the frunk assembly. See Frunk Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
- Close the powered frunk.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.