22/05/2024 13:35:38

Dual Motor Rear Drive Unit - Drive Unit Assembly NVH Cover (Remove)

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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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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Procedure

  1. Open the powered frunk.
  2. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
  5. Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
  6. Remove the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  7. Remove the mid aeroshield. See Undertray - Mid Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
  8. Remove the rear aeroshield. See Undertray - Rear Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
  9. Perform Vehicle HV Disablement procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
  10. Remove the rear diffuser. See Undertray - Diffuser (Remove and Install).
  11. Disconnect the RDU breather tube.
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    Press the tabs (x2) inward and pull the breather upwards.
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    Release the clip from the RDU casing.
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    The breather tube can be accessed from the LH rear wheel well.
  12. Cut and remove inverter and motor side NVH cover assemblies from the vehicle.
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    Make sure to wear cut resistant gloves and eye protection during removal.
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    CAUTION
    DO NOT cut the hoses, electrical connectors and harnesses during this process.
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    Cut the material around the openings for connectors, coolant hoses, and breather hoses to give you leverage to clear the drive unit assembly.
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    Use the wheel well openings on both LH and RH side to pull the NVH cover assembly from the vehicle.
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    The NVH cover will be scrapped after removal.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Scissors
    • Retractable blade
    Figure 1. Subframe assembly removed from vehicle for clarity
  13. Connect the RDU breather tube and install the clip onto the RDU casing.
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    Make sure the tabs (x2) are fully engaged.
  14. Install the rear diffuser. See Undertray - Diffuser (Remove and Install).
  15. Install the rear aeroshield. See Undertray - Rear Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
  16. Install the mid aeroshield. See Undertray - Mid Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
  17. Install the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  18. Reconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
  19. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
  20. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  21. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.