Rear Drive Unit (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)
Correction code 4001093071 4001093072 FRT 3.18 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.
Remove
- Open the powered frunk.
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
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On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate
to Service mode
> Diagnostics
> Thermal to
access the thermal system routines.
NoteAuthorize routines by holding the right turn signal, and then depressing the brake pedal for 10 seconds with key on phone dock.
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Tap Coolant System to enter the
coolant circuit screen, tap Coolant Fill/Drain, and then tap Run.
NoteRun routine PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-COOLANTvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus:
- Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
- Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
- Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
- Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
- Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Start Coolant Fill/Drain
- Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Start Coolant Fill/Drain
NoteVerify the indicator displays green for Coolant readiness. Thermal Fill Drain routine has a 50 minute time limit. - Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- In Toolbox, click the Actions tab, and then search for "EPB".
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Click PROC_EPB_X_SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
- Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ EPB Service Mode
- Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ EPB Service Mode
- Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ EPB Service Mode
NoteChock the rear wheels.NoteClick the X at the top right of window to close once complete. - Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
- Remove the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
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Release the connector lock, and then
disconnect the RH rear EPB harness.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the RH
rear brake line to the upper control arm.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
RH rear brake caliper to the vehicle, and then use an S-hook hang the caliper
aside.NoteRoute the caliper hose so that it does not get caught on the stabar assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
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Remove the RH rear brake rotor.
NoteThe rotor will be loose after the caliper is released.
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Use a jack to simulate ride height on
the RH rear suspension.
WarningDO NOT skip this step. Failure to perform this step may result in personal injury.NoteThis is to release tension from the upper control arm.
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Remove and discard the nut that
attaches the RH rear upper control arm to the knuckle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
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Use the jack to lower the RH rear ride
height back to hanging position.
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Disconnect the harness electrical
connectors (x2) from the RH rear air spring module, and then release the harness from
the grommets (x2).
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the
RH lower control arm shield to the vehicle, and then remove the shield from the
vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove and discard the nuts (x2) that
attach the RH rear air spring module to the lower control arm.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
- Repeat step 12 through step 21 for the LH side of the vehicle.
- Raise the vehicle fully.
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Remove the bolts (x8) and clips (x6)
that attach the mid aeroshield to the vehicle, and then remove the aeroshield from the
vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- 13 mm socket
- 10 mm socket
- Remove the rear aeroshield. See Undertray - Rear Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
- Perform Vehicle HV Disablement procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
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Disconnect the rear drive unit and
front drive unit HV harnesses from the HV battery.
NoteRelease the locking tab, and then rotate the release lever up to disengage the connector.CAUTIONDo not force the release lever upwards.NoteMake sure the alignment tabs on the rear drive unit header are not damaged.
- Remove the leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves.
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Release the connector locks, and then
disconnect the dual motor rear subframe harness electrical connectors (x3) from the rear
fascia harness.
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Remove the bolts (x14) and release the
clips (x12) and tabs (x16) that attach the rear diffuser to the vehicle, and then remove
the diffuser from the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Torx T30 socket
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Remove the bolts (x6) that attach the
rear diffuser brackets to the vehicle, and then let the brackets hang.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Release the connector lock, and then
disconnect the rear steering gear harness from the subframe.
- Position a coolant drain container underneath the RH rear of the HV battery.
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Release the spring, disconnect the RDU
return hose from the PT return hose, and then plug both fittings.
NotePull back the wheel liner as needed.
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Release the clamp clip.
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Remove coolant hose from rear inverter
lower fitting
Note1x clip, 1x hose clip, Plug both ends, Release clip, Use a long flathead to release clip on hose and release hose
- Remove the coolant drain container from underneath the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle partially.
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Position the powertrain lift under the
rear subframe.
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Connect shop air supply to the
powertrain table.
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Raise the powertrain lift to the rear
subframe.
NoteMake sure the height setting of the hoist can be reached with the powertrain lift height limit.
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Safely secure the rear subframe onto
the powertrain lift.
NoteSecure subframe to powertrain table and fixture
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Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the
rear subframe to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
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Lower the subframe table to access the
breather tube.
CAUTIONBe careful with the RDU coolant hoses and breather line. The subframe jig assembly will need to be maneuvered to prevent coolant lines getting caught. Access the breather from the LH rear wheel well.
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Disconnect the RDU breather
tube.
NotePress the tabs (x2) inward and pull the breather upwards.NoteRelease the clip from the RDU casing.
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Fully lower the subframe table.
CAUTIONBe careful with the RDU coolant hoses. The subframe table will need to be moved back to prevent coolant lines getting caught. Make sure the drive unit breather line is not caught.
- Disconnect the air supply from the subframe lifting tool.
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Release the spring clip, disconnect
the coolant hose from the rear inverter upper fitting, and then plug both
fittings.
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Release the spring clips, disconnect
the coolant hoses (x2) from the chiller, and then plug all the fittings.
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Release the connector lock, disconnect
the RDU HV cable from the RDU, and then move the connector aside.
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Remove the bolts (x4) and release the
clip that attach the RDU HV cable assembly to the vehicle, and then remove the cable
assembly from the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Release the connector lock, disconnect
the RDU logic connector, and then move the connector aside.
CAUTIONBe careful not to get coolant into the connector.
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Release the connector locks and
disconnect the LV harness electrical connectors (x2), and then release the clips that
attach the harness to the RDU.
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Release the connector lock, and then
disconnect the RDU oil pump electrical connector.
NoteRelease the locking tab, and then gently pull the connector to disconnect.
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Install the cable axle removal kit,
and then release the LH rear halfshaft from the RDU. Repeat this step for the RH rear
halfshaft.
NoteWrap the cable around the inner joint, and then tighten with the U-bolt.NoteHand-tighten the nuts.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Attach the RDU sling eyelets
(x3).
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Attach the drive unit sling to the
gantry.
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Remove the RDU mounting bolts
(x2).Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- E18 socket
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Remove the RDU gearcase mount bolts
(x2).NoteShift the drive unit rearward if the tools become jammed once released.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
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With assistance, raise the sling to
lift the drive unit out of the subframe.
NotePull the drive unit rearwards to clear steering gear.NoteRotate as required to clear the halfshafts.
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Position the empty drive unit crate
below the drive unit.
NoteAdjust the sling as needed.NoteUse a pallet if no empty crate is available.
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Lower the drive unit into the drive
unit crate.
NoteUse a pallet if no empty crate is available.
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Remove the lifting sling from the
drive unit.
Install
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Attach the lifting sling to the new
drive unit.
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Attach the drive unit sling to the
gantry.
- Raise the drive unit out of the drive unit crate.
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With assistance, lower the sling to
position the drive unit into the subframe.
NotePosition the drive unit to clear the steering gear.NoteRotate the drive unit as needed to clear the halfshafts.
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Install the RDU gearcase mount bolts
(x2).NoteShift the drive unit as needed to align.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
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Install the RDU mounting bolts
(x2).Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- E18 socket
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Remove the drive unit sling from the
gantry.
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Remove the sling from the RDU.
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Install the LH and RH rear halfshafts
into the RDU.
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Connect the RDU oil pump electrical
connector, and then secure the connector lock.
NoteMake sure the connector is fully seat before engaging the connector lock.
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Install clips (x3) that attach the LV
harness to the RDU, and then connect the electrical connectors (x2) and engage the
connector locks.
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Connect the RDU logic connector, and
then engage the connector lock.
NoteMake sure the lever is fully engaged.
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Position the RDU HV cable assembly
into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x4) and secure the clip that attach the
cable assembly to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Connect the RDU HV connector, and then
engage the locking tab.
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Remove the hose plugs, connect the
coolant hoses (x2) to the chiller, and then secure the spring clips.
NotePerform a push-pull-push test to verify the hose if fully seated.
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Secure the rear inverter coolant hose
to the gearbox housing.
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Connect the rear inverter cooler hose,
and then secure the spring clip.
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Position the subframe lifting tool
with subframe assembly under the vehicle.
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Connect shop air supply to the
powertrain table.
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With assistance, raise the drive unit
until sufficient access is available to the breather.
CAUTIONBe careful not to damage components while raising subframe.NotePosition the coolant lines above the HV battery lip.
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Connect the RDU breather tube and
install the clip onto the RDU casing.
NoteMake sure the tabs (x2) are fully engaged.
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With assistance, fully raise the rear
drive unit and subframe into position.
CAUTIONBe careful not to damage components while raising subframe.NotePosition the coolant lines above the HV battery lip.
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Install and hand-tighten the bolts
(x4) that attach the rear subframe to the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
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Torque the bolts (x4) that attach the
rear subframe to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
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Remove the tie downs from the
powertrain lift.
- Lower the powertrain table from the subframe, and then move it away from the vehicle.
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Connect the rear steering gear harness
to the subframe, and then engage the connector lock.
- Position the coolant drain container underneath the RH rear of HV battery.
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Remove the hose plugs, connect the RDU
return hose to the PT return hose, and then secure the spring clip.
NotePull back the wheel liner as needed.
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Remove coolant hose from rear inverter
lower fitting
Note1x clip, 1x hose clip, Plug both ends, Release clip, Use a long flathead to release clip on hose and release hose, Perform push-pull-push test
- Remove the coolant drain container from underneath the vehicle.
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Connect the rear drive unit and front
drive unit HV harnesses to the HV battery, and then engage the connector locks.
NoteMake sure the alignment tabs on the rear drive unit header are not damaged.
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Raise the rear diffuser brackets into
the position, and then install the bolts (x6).Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Position the rear diffuser to the
vehicle, and then install the bolts (x14) and secure the clips (x12) and tabs (x16) that
attach the diffuser to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Torx T30 socket
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Connect the dual motor rear subframe
harness electrical connectors (x3) to the rear fascia harness.
- Install the rear aeroshield. See Undertray - Rear Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
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Position the mid aero shield onto the
vehicle, and then install the bolts (x8) and clips (x6) that attach the aeroshield to
the vehicle.NoteApply Loctite 222 onto the mid aero shield bolts, and then install the fasteners.NoteThe torque value are as follows:
- 15 mm bolts (x3) are torqued to 70 Nm
- 13 mm bolts (x3) are torqued to 28 Nm
- 10 mm bolts (x2) are torqued to 6 Nm
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:- 15 mm socket
- 13 mm socket
- 10 mm socket
- Lower the vehicle partially.
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Install new nuts (x2) that attach the
RH rear air spring module to the lower control arm.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
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Use a jack to simulate ride height on
the RH rear suspension.
WarningDO NOT skip this step. Failure to perform this step may result in personal injury.NoteThis is to release tension from the upper control arm.
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Install a new nut that attaches the RH
rear upper control arm to the knuckle.NoteCounter-hold the joint to install nut.NoteMake sure the brake hose is properly routed.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
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Use the jack to lower the RH rear ride height back to hanging position.
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Connect the electrical connectors (x2) to the RH rear air spring module, and then
secure the harness to the grommets (x2).
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Position the RH lower control arm shield to the vehicle, and then install the bolts
(x3) that attach the shield to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Position the RH rear brake rotor onto
hub.
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Position the RH rear brake caliper to
the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x2).NoteRoute the caliper hose so that it does not get caught on the stabar assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
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Connect the RH rear EPB harness electrical connector, and then engage the connector
lock.
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Install the bolt that attaches the RH rear brake line to the upper control arm.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Repeat step 39 through step 48 for the LH side of the vehicle.
- Install the LH and RH rear wheels and install and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
- Lower the vehicle until tires are touching the ground.
- Perform cooling system vacuum refill. See Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
- Connect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
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On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to Service mode >
Diagnostics > Thermal to access the
thermal system routines.
NoteAuthorize routines by holding the right turn signal, and then depressing the brake pedal for 10 seconds with key on phone dock.
- Tap Start Coolant Air Purge, tap Run, and allow the routine to complete.
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Inspect the coolant level and top off
as necessary.
NoteMake sure that the fluid level is at the Max line.
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Install the coolant bottle cap.
- Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3.
- In Toolbox, click the Actions tab, and then search for "EPB".
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Click PROC_EPB_X_SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
- Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ EPB Service Mode
- Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ EPB Service Mode
- Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ EPB Service Mode
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Torque the LH and RH rear wheel
nuts.
- Install the LH and RH rear wheel caps. See Wheel Cover - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
- Close the powered frunk.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
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Perform test drive.
NoteDrive a minimum speed of 25mph 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 recommended. Add correction code 00040100 as needed.