Subframe Assembly - Rear (Partial Drop) (Remove and Install)
Correction code 30010231 FRT 2.10 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.
Partially Lower Rear Subframe
- Support the vehicle on a 2-post lift and remove both rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Open all four doors
- Lower all four windows
- Open trunk from exterior switch
- Move LH front seat forward
- Move RH front seat forward
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Place vehicle in service mode
NoteVia UI > Controls > Software, Touch and hold "Model 3" for 4 seconds then release, Use screen keyboard to type "service" into dialog box then select OK
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Place vehicle into tow mode
NoteVia Controls > Service > ''Towing''
- Disconnect LV power and perform Vehicle HV Disablement. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
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Remove LH trough trim
Note3x clips, 1x bolt, T20, 1.2Nm
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Remove RH trough trim
Note3x clips, 1x bolt, T20, 1.2Nm
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Remove bolt securing LH corner of rear
fascia to body
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Remove bolt securing RH corner of rear
fascia to body
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Raise vehicle fully and lower lift
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, Verify doors are clear of surrounding objects
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Remove rear aero shield clips
Note2x clips, One clip on LH side wheel liner, One clip on RH side wheel liner
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Remove rear aero shield
Note11x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Remove LH rear suspension cover
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x tabs
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Remove RH rear suspension cover
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x tabs
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Remove lower clips securing LH rear
wheel liner
Note3x push clips
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Remove lower clips securing RH rear
wheel liner
Note3x push clips
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Remove bolts securing rear diffuser to
body
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x fastener covers
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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 screw securing rear fascia to
LH quarter panel
Note1x screw, T25, 2 Nm
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Remove screw securing rear fascia to
RH quarter panel
Note1x screw, T25, 2 Nm
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Remove rear fascia
Note2x connector, Recommend assistance, place on padded surface
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Remove LH rear brake caliper from
knuckle and hang from body
Note2x bolts, E18, 83 Nm, Discard after removal, Hand tighten lug nut to secure rotor on early production vehicles
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Install spring compressor onto LH rear
coil spring
NoteTooling may vary per service center, Reference photos for clarification
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Remove RH rear brake caliper from
knuckle and hang from body
Note2x bolt, E18, 83 Nm, Discard bolts after removal, Hand tighten lug nut to secure rotor on early production vehicles
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Install spring compressor onto RH rear
coil spring
NoteTooling may vary per service center, Reference photos for clarification
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Remove nut securing RDU ground strap
to vehicle
Note1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, Located at LH rear wheel well area
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Raise vehicle fully and lower lift
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, Verify doors are clear of surrounding objects
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Disconnect RH side subframe harness
connector
Note1x connector, Release locking tab
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Remove RH side subframe harness clip
from body
Note2x clips
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Remove nut securing LH rear stabilizer
bar end link to stabilizer bar
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 55 Nm, Break nut loose then counter-hold ball joint with 5mm hex, Discard after removal
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Remove stabilizer bar from LH rear end
link
NoteMay need to move the stabilizer bar up/down to get the correct angle to remove end link
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Remove nut securing RH rear stabilizer
bar end link to stabilizer bar
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 55 Nm, Break nut loose then counter-hold ball joint with 5mm hex, Discard after removal
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Remove stabilizer bar from RH rear end
link
NoteMay need to move the stabilizer bar up/down to get the correct angle to remove end link
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Position support stand to support
front portion of rear subframe
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Remove bolts securing rear stabilizer
bar to subframe and remove assembly
Note4x patch bolts, 11mm, 30 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove support stand from under
vehicle
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Release clips securing coolant hoses
to LH shear plate
Note2x fir tree clips
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Release LH side hose clip from rear
battery skid plate enclosure
Note1x fir tree clip
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Release RH side hose clips from rear
battery skid plate enclosure
Note2x fir tree clips
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Release clips securing coolant hoses
to RH shear plate
Note2x fir tree clips
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Remove lower bolts securing HV battery
rear skid plate enclosure
Note2x bolts, EP10, 13 Nm, Older VINs may be equipped with additional fastener count
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Remove upper nut securing HV battery
rear skid plate enclosure
Note1x nut, 10mm, 13 Nm, Fastener count may vary on older built vehicles
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Remove upper bolts securing HV battery
rear skid plate enclosure
Note4x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm
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Remove HV battery rear skid plate
enclosure
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Release push clips securing RH rear
wheel liner to rocker panel
Note2x clips, Remove indicated clips and move liner aside for access
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Release RDU inverter inlet tube from
RDU HV cable harness
Note1x fir tree clip
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Remove nut securing RDU HV cable
bracket to HV battery
Note1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Disconnect RDU HV cable from HV
battery
Note1x connector, Release locking tab and rotate the release lever up to disengage the connector, Do not force the release lever up, Ensure the alignment tabs on the RDU header are not damaged
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Place subframe lifting tool into
position underneath rear subframe
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Connect air supply to subframe lifting
tool
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Raise subframe lifting tool to support
rear subframe
Note3x straps, Attach metal hooks at the end of straps to rings on subframe lifting tool and pull straps until secure, Lower the vehicle if necessary, Recommend assistance
- Lock the subframe lifting tool wheel(s) so that the assembly will not move during service.
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Remove upper bolts securing LH damper
to body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 41 Nm
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Remove upper bolts securing RH damper
to body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 41 Nm
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Mark LH rear and RH rear subframe
bolts
Note2x bolts, Mark original location of subframe, Re-align during install, Can also mark subframe casting and subframe bushing to body if needed
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Remove smaller fasteners securing LH
shear plate
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm
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Remove large bolt securing LH shear
plate and subframe to body and remove shear plate
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 130 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove smaller fasteners for RH shear
plate
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm
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Remove large bolt securing RH shear
plate and subframe to body and remove shear plate
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 130 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove LH rear bolt securing subframe
to body
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 165 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove RH rear bolt securing subframe
to body
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 165 Nm, Discard after removal
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Partially lower the rear subframe and
drive unit assembly
CAUTIONDo not lower the subframe more than 21 cm. Gradually and carefully lower the subframe, as coolant hoses, suspension links, and other components will still be attached to the vehicle. Monitor these components for tension while incrementally lowering the vehicle.
Raise Rear Subframe
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Raise the partially lowered
subframe
NoteUse caution to not damage components while raising subframe
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Install RH rear bolt securing rear
subframe to body hand tight
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 165 Nm, Install new bolt, Torque at later step
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Install LH rear bolt securing rear
subframe to body hand tight
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 165 Nm, Install new bolt, Torque at later step
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Install LH front bolt and shear plate
to rear subframe hand tight
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 130 Nm, Install new bolt, Torque at later step
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Install bolts securing LH shear plate
to HV battery hand tight
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm, Torque at a later step
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Install RH front bolt and shear plate
to rear subframe hand tight
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 130 Nm, Install new bolt, Torque at later step
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Install bolts securing RH shear plate
to HV battery hand tight
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm, Torque at a later step
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Position subframe to marked location
NoteUse previous markings to align subframe to body, Return to original position as close as possible
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Torque bolt securing RH rear of
subframe to body
Note1x rear bolt, 21mm, 165 Nm, Mark bolt after torque
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Torque bolt securing LH rear of
subframe to body
Note1x rear bolt, 21mm, 165 Nm, Mark bolt after torque
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Torque bolt securing subframe and LH
shear plate to body
Note1x front bolt, 21mm, 130 Nm, Mark bolt after torque
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Torque bolt securing subframe and RH
shear plate to body
Note1x front bolt, 21mm, 130 Nm, Mark bolt after torque
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Torque bolts securing shear plates to
vehicle
Note4x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm
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Install upper bolts securing LH damper
to body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 41 Nm
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Install bolts securing RH damper to
body at top mount
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 41 Nm
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Lower rear subframe lifting tool from
vehicle
NoteVerify yellow safety straps are removed from subframe
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Disconnect air supply from subframe
lifting tool
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Remove subframe lifting tool from
underneath vehicle
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Connect RDU HV cable to HV
battery
Note1x connector, Make sure the connector lock is 90 degrees from the connector before beginning to secure the connector, Use one hand to support the connector while other latching locking tab. Once installed, verify that the latch is not damaged and fully secured in the latched position
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Install nut securing RDU HV cable
bracket to HV battery
Note1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, Number of fasteners may vary
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Secure RDU inverter inlet tube onto
RDU HV cable harness
Note1x fir tree clip
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Secure push clips securing RH rear
wheel liner to rocker panel
Note2x clips
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Position HV battery rear skid plate
enclosure onto HV battery for installation
NoteRecommend assistance if needed
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Install upper bolts securing HV
battery rear skid plate enclosure hand tight
Note4x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm, Torque at later step
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Install upper nut securing HV battery
rear skid plate enclosure hand tight
Note1x nut, 10mm, 13 Nm, Torque at later step
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Install lower bolts securing HV
battery rear skid plate enclosure
Note2x bolts, EP10, 13 Nm, Earlier VINs may be equipped with additional bolts
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Torque bolts securing HV battery rear
skid plate enclosure to vehicle
Note4x bolts, 13mm, 35 Nm
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Torque upper nut securing HV battery
rear skid plate enclosure
Note1x nut, 10mm, 13 Nm
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Install clips securing coolant hoses
to RH shear plate
Note2x fir tree clips
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Install RH side hose clips to HV
battery rear skid plate enclosure
Note2x fir tree clips
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Install LH side hose clip to HV
battery rear skid plate enclosure
Note1x clip
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Install clips securing coolant hoses
to LH shear plate
Note2x fir tree clips
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Place stabilizer bar into position for
installation and raise stand to support stabilizer bar
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Position rear stabilizer bar into
vehicle and install fasteners
Note4x patch bolts, 11mm, 30 Nm, Position rear stabilizer bar into vehicle, Thread in fasteners and torque down evenly, Install new patch bolts
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Position LH rear end link into
stabilizer bar
NoteAdjust the end link to align with stabilizer bar, Also may need to move the stabilizer bar up/down to get the correct angle to install end link
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Install nut securing LH rear end link
to stabilizer bar
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 55 Nm, Counter-hold ball joint with 5mm hex, Install new nyloc nut, Mark bolt after torque
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Position RH rear end link into
stabilizer bar
NoteAdjust the end link to align with stabilizer bar, Also may need to move the stabilizer bar up/down to get the correct angle to install end link
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Install nut securing RH rear end link
to stabilizer bar
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 55 Nm, Counter-hold ball joint with 5mm hex, Install new nyloc nut, Mark bolt after torque
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Remove support stand from under
vehicle
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Install RH side subframe harness clip
to body
Note2x clips
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Connect RH side subframe harness
connector
Note1x connector
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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 RDU ground strap
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm, Re-install 1x washer if vehicle had this washer during removal, Located at LH rear wheel well area
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Install LH rear brake caliper onto
knuckle
Note2x bolt, E18, 83 Nm, Install new bolts, Remove the S-hook from vehicle
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Remove spring compressor from LH rear
coil spring
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Install RH rear brake caliper onto
knuckle
Note2x bolt, E18, 83 Nm, Install new bolts, Remove the S-hook from vehicle
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Remove spring compressor from RH rear
coil spring
NoteTooling may vary per service center
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Install rear fascia
Note2x connector, Recommend assistance
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Raise vehicle fully and lower lift
onto locks
NoteSet vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to side
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Install LH rear suspension cover
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x tabs
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Install RH rear suspension cover
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x tabs
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Install rear aero shield
Note11x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Apply Loctite 222 onto rear aero shield bolts
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Install LH and RH clips securing rear
aero shield to wheel house liner
Note2x clips
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Install bolts securing rear diffuser
to body
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x fastener covers, Apply Loctite 222 onto bolts
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Lower vehicle partially and set 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 U-nut and screw securing rear
fascia to LH quarter panel
Note1x screw, T25, 2 Nm,
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Install U-nut and screw securing rear
fascia to RH quarter panel
Note1x screw, T25, 2 Nm
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Install lower clips securing RH rear
wheel liner
Note3x push clips
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Install lower clips securing LH rear
wheel liner
Note3x push clips
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Install bolt securing RH corner of
rear fascia
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Install bolt securing LH corner of
rear fascia
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Install RH trough trim
Note3x clips, 1x bolt, T20, 1.2Nm
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Install LH trough trim
Note3x clips, 1x bolt, T20, 1.2Nm
- Reinstall both rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
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Connect 2nd row seat harness and
secure cushion
Note2x clips, 2x connectors, Insert buckles through holes, Slide rear inward then align front clips, Perform push-pull-push test
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Connect First Responder Loop and LV
battery
Note2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
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Install rear underhood apron
Note14x clips, Hold rear wall of frunk to keep from flexing while engaging front clips
- Close hood
- Move RH front seat to original position
- Move LH front seat to original position
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Hold brake pedal and select park on UI
to disable EPB service mode
- Close trunk via interior switch
- Raise all windows
- Close all four doors
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Remove lift arms from below
vehicle
NoteLower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle
- Refer to the alignment requirement matrix to determine the need for suspension alignment. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.