Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Tri Motor) (Remove and Install)
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.
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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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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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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
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Remove oil drain from underneath vehicle
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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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Remove vehicle from lift
NoteLower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
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Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door