Rear Drive Unit (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 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.
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Open LH front door
NotePush LH B-pillar door trigger to release
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Lower LH front window
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Raise and support vehicle
NoteSet air suspension to "Jack Mode"
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Place vehicle into Service Mode Plus using Vehicle Ops App
NoteVehicle Ops App > Login > Shared Fleet > Search VIN > Service Mode Plus
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Unlock vehicle gateway
NoteAfter vehicle has been put into "Service Mode", place keycard on center console to turn on drive rails, hold down the brake pedal, while keep pressing right hand signal button simultaneously for at least 10 seconds, "GTW UNLOCKING" should pop up on the UI right next to the VIN during these 10 seconds, once gateway is unlocked "GTW UNLOCKED 5400" will be displayed on the UI next to the VIN, the gateway will remain unlocked for 90 minutes, follow steps on Toolbox article #5582900 for any additional information
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Access rear drive unit replacement panel via Service Mode Plus UI
NoteControls > Service Mode > High Voltage > Procedures > Rear Drive Unit Replacement
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Run 'Start Coolant Fill/Drain' routine
NoteVia Rear Drive Unit Replacement Dashboard, Ensure result is 'Passed'
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Run 'Release Emergency Parking Brake' routine
NoteVia Rear Drive Unit Replacement Dashboard, Ensure result is 'Passed'
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Power down vehicle via UI
NoteVerify EPBs are engaged, Select charge port icon to ensure drive state is disengaged then power down vehicle via Controls > Safety > Power Off
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Open powered front trunk
NoteVia exterior switch or UI
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Unlock fireman's loop connector and disconnect, Slide eCPA to left on the MV battery connector then lift lever to release
Note2x connectors, Unlock fireman's loop connector and disconnect, Release eCPA by pushing down to unlock and slide red locking tab to left, Wait 2 minutes for electrical circuits to discharge before disconnecting modules
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Remove LH rear wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Use both hands to firmly pull wheel cap to release clips, Cap may remove with or without mounting ring attached
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Remove RH rear wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Use both hands to firmly pull wheel cap to release clips, Cap may remove with or without mounting ring attached
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Loosen RH rear wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Loosen LH rear wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks
NoteSet vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
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Remove LH rear wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Remove RH rear wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Disconnect RH rear EPB harness
Note1x connector, Release locking tab
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Release RH rear brake line from upper control arm
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Remove RH rear brake caliper and set aside
Note2x 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
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Remove RH rear brake rotor
NoteRotor will be loose until caliper is installed
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Use jack to simulate ride height on RH rear suspension
NoteRaise 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
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Remove nut securing RH rear upper control arm to knuckle
Note1x nylon nut, 21 mm, 150 Nm, Discard nut after removal, Place support stand below suspension to ease removal
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Use jack to lower RH rear ride height back to hanging position
NoteLower jack to let suspension hang
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Release harness from RH rear air spring module
Note2x connectors, 1x grommet
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Remove RH rear lower control arm aeroshield
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Remove nuts securing RH rear air spring module to lower control arm
Note2x nylon nut, 21 mm, 140 Nm, Discard nuts after removal
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Disconnect EPB harness connector from LH rear brake caliper
Note1x connector, Release locking tab
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Release LH rear brake line from upper control arm
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Remove LH rear brake caliper and set aside
Note2x 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
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Remove LH rear brake rotor
NoteRotor will be loose until caliper is installed
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Use jack to simulate ride height on LH rear suspension
NoteRaise 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
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Remove nut securing LH rear upper control arm to knuckle
Note1x 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
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Use jack to lower LH rear ride height back to hanging position
NoteLower jack to let suspension hang
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Release harness from LH rear air spring module
Note2x connectors, 1x grommet
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Remove LH rear lower control arm aeroshield
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Remove nuts securing LH rear air spring module to lower control arm
Note2x nylon nut, 21 mm, 140 Nm, Discard nuts after removal
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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
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Remove Mid-aero shield
Note6x clips, 3x bolts, 15mm, 42 Nm, 5x bolts, 13mm, 28 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Remove rear aeroshield
Note7x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Slide out from under mid aeroshield
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Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
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Inspect HV insulating gloves
NoteCheck gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003, for information on inspecting HV gloves. https://service.teslamotors.com/documents?model=&keys=TN-15-92-003&vehicle_system=&sort_by=field_date_submitted&sort_order=DESC
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Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
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Verify no HV - Install amp clamp to RDU HV harness
NoteVerify 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. Escalate for assistance as required. 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 damaged. Make 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 and reach out to Service Engineering
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Disconnect RDU HV harness
Note1x connector, Release locking tab and rotate release lever up, Do not force release lever up, Ensure alignment tabs on header are not damaged
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Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves
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Disconnect dual motor rear subframe harness from rear fascia harness
Note3x connectors, Pull red tabs before releasing connectors
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Remove rear diffuser
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 8x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, 6x clips, 6x harness secure clips, 16x tabs
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Release rear diffuser brackets and set aside
Note6x bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm, 4x tabs, Let brackets hang
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Disconnect rear steering gear harness from subframe
Note1x connector, Release red locking tab
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Position coolant drain container underneath RH rear of HV battery
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Disconnect RDU return hose from PT return hose
Note1x spring clip, 1x clamp clip, Move wheel liner aside as needed, Plug coolant connections as needed
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Remove RDU coolant hose from rear inverter
Note1x clip, 1x hose clip, Plug both ends, Release clip, Use a long flathead to release clip on hose and release hose
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Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
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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
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Position powertrain lift under rear subframe
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Connect shop air supply to powertrain table
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Raise powertrain lift to 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 rear subframe onto powertrain lift
NoteSecure subframe to powertrain table and fixture
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Remove bolts securing rear subframe to body
Note4x bolts, 24mm, 355 Nm
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Lower subframe table to access breather tube
NoteUse 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
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Disconnect RDU breather tube
Note2x tabs, 1x clip, Press tabs inward and pull breather up, Release clip from RDU casing
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Fully lower subframe table
NoteUse 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
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Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
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Remove RDU supply hose from rear inverter
Note1x spring clip, Plug both ends after disconnecting
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Disconnect coolant hoses from chiller
Note2x spring clips, Plug both ends
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Disconnect RDU HV cable from RDU
Note1x connector, Disengage locking tab then release connector body and move aside
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Remove RDU HV cable assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 1x clip
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Disconnect RDU logic connector
Note1x connector, Release locking tab, Do not get coolant ingress into this connector, Move aside as needed
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Remove LV harness from RDU
Note2x connectors, Release red locking tabs, 3x clips
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Disconnect RDU oil pump
Note1x connector, Release connector lock, depress and gently pull
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Release LH rear halfshaft from RDU
Note1x U-bolt, 2x nuts, 10mm, Torque hand-tight, Wrap cable around inner joint then tighten with U-bolt
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Release RH rear halfshaft from RDU
Note1x U-bolt, 2x nuts, 10mm, Torque hand-tight, Wrap cable around inner joint then tighten with U-bolt
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Attach RDU sling
Note3x eyelets
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Attach drive unit sling to gantry
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Remove RDU mounting bolts
Note2x bolts, E18, 85 Nm
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Remove RDU gearcase mount bolts
Note2x bolts, 18mm, 110 Nm, Shift drive unit rearward if tools become jammed once released
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Raise sling to lift drive unit out of subframe
NoteRecommend assistance, Pull drive unit rearwards to clear steering gear, Rotate as required to clear halfshafts
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Position empty drive unit crate below drive unit
NoteMay need to adjust sling, Use pallet if no empty crate available
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Lower drive unit into drive unit crate
NoteUse pallet if no empty crate available
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Remove lifting sling from drive unit
Note3x hooks
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Attach drive unit sling tool to drive unit
Note3x hooks
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Secure drive unit sling to gantry
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Raise drive unit out of drive unit crate
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Lower sling to position drive unit into subframe
NoteRecommend assistance, Position drive unit to clear steering gear, Rotate as required to clear halfshafts
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Install RDU gearcase mount bolts
Note2x bolts, 18mm, 110 Nm, Shift drive unit as required to align
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Install RDU mounting bolts
Note2x bolts, E18, 85 Nm
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Remove drive unit sling from gantry
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Remove sling from RDU
Note3x eyelets
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Install LH rear halfshaft into RDU
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Install RH rear halfshaft into RDU
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Connect RDU oil pump
Note1x connector, Engage locking tab
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Install LV harness onto RDU
Note2x connectors, Secure red locking tabs, 3x clips
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Connect RDU logic connector
Note1x connector, Inspect connector housing on harness side and inverter side for presence of coolant or any debris, Verify lever is fully engaged
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Install RDU HV cable assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 1x clip
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Connect RDU HV connector
Note1x connector, Inspect connector housing on harness side and inverter side for presence of coolant or any debris, Engage locking tab
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Connect coolant hoses onto chiller
Note2x spring clips, remove plugs and connect, Perform push-pull test
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Secure rear inverter coolant hose to gearbox housing
Note1x hose clip
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Install rear inverter cooler hose
Note1x spring clip
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Position subframe lifting tool with subframe assembly under vehicle
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Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
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Raise drive unit until sufficient access is available to breather
NoteRecommend assistance, Use caution to not damage components while raising subframe, Position coolant lines above HV battery lip
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Connect RDU breather tube
Note2x tabs, 1x clip, Install clip onto RDU casing, Verify tabs are fully engaged
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Fully raise rear drive unit and subframe into position
NoteRecommend assistance, Use caution to not damage components while raising subframe, Position coolant lines above HV battery lip
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Loosely install bolts securing rear subframe to body
Note4x bolts, 24mm, Hand Tight, Start bolts by hand before using power tools
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Torque rear subframe bolts
Note4x bolts, 24mm, 355 Nm
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Remove rear subframe tie downs from powertrain lift
NoteRelease subframe to powertrain table and fixture
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Lower powertrain table from subframe and move away from vehicle
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Connect rear steering gear harness
Note1x connector, Engage red locking tab
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Position coolant drain container underneath RH rear of HV battery
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Connect RDU return hose to PT return hose
Note1x spring clip, 1x clamp clip, Move wheel liner aside as needed, Remove plugs
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Install coolant hose onto rear inverter lower fitting
Note1x spring clip, Remove plugs from both ends, Perform push-pull-push test
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Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
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Connect RDU HV harness
Note1x 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
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Secure rear diffuser brackets
Note6x bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm, 4 tabs
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Install rear diffuser
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 8x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, 6x clips, 6x harness secure clips, 16x tabs
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Install dual motor rear subframe harness onto rear fascia harness
Note3x connectors, Secure red tabs
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Install rear aeroshield
Note7x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Slide under mid aeroshield, Apply Loctite 222 onto mid aeroshield bolts and install fasteners
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Install Mid-aero shield
Note6x 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
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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
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Install nuts securing LH rear air spring module to lower control arm assembly
Note2x nylon nut, 21 mm, 140 Nm, Install new nylon nuts
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Use jack to simulate ride height on LH rear suspension
NoteRaise 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
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Install nut securing LH rear upper control arm to knuckle
Note1x 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
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Use jack to lower LH rear ride height back to hanging position
NoteLower jack to let suspension hang
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Secure harness to LH rear active dampener
Note2x connectors, 2x grommets
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Install LH rear lower control arm aeroshield
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Position LH rear brake rotor
NoteRotor will be loose until caliper is installed
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Install LH rear brake caliper onto LH rear knuckle
Note2x bolts, 21mm, 150 Nm
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Connect EPB harness connector to LH rear brake caliper
Note1x connector, Engage locking tab
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Install LH rear brake line onto upper control arm
Note1x bolt, 10 mm, 10 Nm
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Install nuts securing RH rear air spring module to lower control arm assembly
Note2x nylon nut, 21 mm, 140 Nm, Install new nylon nuts
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Use jack to simulate ride height on RH rear suspension
NoteRaise 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
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Install nut securing RH rear upper control arm to knuckle
Note1x nylon nut, 21 mm, 150 Nm, Install new nylon nut, Counter-hold joint to install nut, Support suspension to ease installation
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Use jack to lower RH rear ride height back to hanging position
NoteLower jack to let suspension hang
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Secure harness to RH rear active dampener
Note2x connectors, 2x grommets
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Install RH rear lower control arm aeroshield
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Position RH rear brake rotor
NoteRotor will be loose until caliper is installed
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Install RH rear brake caliper onto RH rear knuckle
Note2x bolts, 21mm, 150 Nm
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Connect RH rear EPB harness
Note1x connector, Engage locking tab
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Install RH rear brake line onto upper control arm
Note1x bolt, 10 mm, 10 Nm
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Install RH rear wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Install LH rear wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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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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Remove coolant bottle cap
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Install vacuum refill cap onto coolant bottle assembly
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Place empty coolant container into front storage area
NoteIf frunk is not installed take caution, CFM fan shroud assembly cannot support a full coolant container, Ensure overflow container is empty, Place fender cover over FEM and front fascia
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Fill container with at least 15L of coolant
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Place filled coolant container onto coolant drain & fill cart
NoteDo not place container with 15L of coolant on top of CFM fan shroud, Position cart as close as possible to front of vehicle
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Setup coolant refill tool
NoteVerify all valves on refill tool are in the closed position, See image for clarity
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Install vacuum refill hose to refill cap on coolant bottle
NotePerform push-pull-push test to verify hose is fully installed
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Position overflow hose into empty container
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Place refill hose inside filled coolant container
NoteMake sure hose end is fully submerged into coolant
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Connect shop air supply to coolant refill tool
NoteIf not already done, Verify refill valve is set to off
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Open air inlet valve to draw a vacuum, Once gauge stabilizes, Fully close valve
NoteGauge stabilizes roughly (60-70 cmHg), Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed
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Slowly open the refill valve to allow coolant to be drawn into the system
NoteMake sure hose end of refill hose is fully submerged during entire process
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Once the gauge reads zero, close the coolant refill valve
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Remove shop air supply to coolant refill tool
NoteIf not already done, Verify refill valve is set to off
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Remove coolant refill hose from coolant container
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Remove coolant overflow hose from coolant container
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Remove vacuum refill hose from refill cap on coolant bottle
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Remove vacuum refill cap from coolant bottle assembly
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Remove coolant refill tool from vehicle
NoteMove coolant drain & fill cart away from vehicle
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Remove coolant container from inside underhood area
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Slide eCPA to the right and ensure it is seated against the black lever, Connect fireman's loop 20 seconds after eCPA engagement
Note2x connectors, Slide and secure red locking tab on top of release lever, Lock fireman's loop connection, If power cycling vehicle ensure at least 60 seconds has passed since powering down
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Hold brake pedal and select park on UI to disable EPB service mode
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Run 'Stop Coolant Fill/Drain' routine
NoteVia Rear Drive Unit Replacement dashboard, Ensure result is 'Passed'
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Run 'CAN Redeploy' routine
NoteVia Rear Drive Unit Replacement dashboard, CAN redeploy will start immediately
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Run 'Coolant Air Purge' routine
NoteVia 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
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Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
NoteEnsure that the fluid level is at the Max line, Top off fluid as required
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Install coolant bottle cap
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Run 'Thermal Performance Test' routine
NoteVia Rear Drive Unit Replacement dashboard, Ensure result is 'Passed'
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Exit Service Mode
NoteVia UI > Service > Exit, Press and hold "Exit Service Mode" button
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Torque RH rear wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Torque LH rear wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Install RH rear wheel cap
Note1x 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
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Install LH rear wheel cap
Note1x 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
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Close powered front trunk
NoteVia exterior switch or UI
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Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door
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Perform test drive
NotePerform a validation test drive after repair. Drive 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 recommended. Add correction code 00040100 as needed