Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Tri Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code N/A 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Place the vehicle into Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
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Raise vehicle fully
NoteSet to a comfortable working height, Lower to locks, Ensure locks engage on both sides to prevent tilting
- Remove the mid aeroshield. See Undertray - Mid Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
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Disconnect LHS RDU oil pump connector
Note1x connector
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Position oil drain underneath RDU
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Remove bolts securing RDU oil pump
Note2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 20 degrees
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Remove RDU oil pump
NoteCarefully insert plastic wedge between pump and housing, In small increments work wedge between housing and pump until green O-ring is visible, Residual oil will drain from housing, Allow oil to drain
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Position RDU oil pump
NoteLubricate seals before installation
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Install bolts securing RDU oil pump
Note2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 20 degrees
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Connect LHS RDU oil pump connector
Note1x connector
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Placeholder - Remove oil fill plug from RDU
Note1x plug, 8mm Allen, 15 Nm, Verify O-ring is not damaged, Replace O-ring as needed, Tooling used for torque is still in development
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Set up fill kit with KAF1
NoteAdd extra oil to container as it will prevent underfill and additional air being injectedOnly use KAF1 fluid, Do not interchange or mix oil types
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Position oil pump hose into fill hole
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Pump fluid into rear drive unit
NotePump fluid into drive unit until fluid spills outUse excess gearbox fluid in fill container to allow oil pump to dispense fluid without drawing air, Make sure that there is less than 200mL left when completed
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Remove oil pump hose from fill port
NoteTurn knob to off and remove from fill hole
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Spray area with brake cleaner and wipe any residual fluid
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Placeholder - Secure oil fill plug onto RDU
Note1x plug, 8mm Allen, 15 Nm, Verify O-ring is not damaged, Replace O-ring as needed, Tooling used for torque is still in development
- Remove oil drain from underneath vehicle
- Install the mid aeroshield. See Undertray - Mid Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
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Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
- Reconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Reinstall the vehicle software. See Software Reinstall - Touchscreen.
- 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.