17/10/2023 18:56:22

Breather Assembly - Front Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3901010062 FRT 0.48 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.

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Breather Assembly - Front Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front harness bracket to the vehicle
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Front drive unit breather
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 1/2 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 22 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace

Remove

  1. Remove the body controller. See Module - Body Controller - Front (Gen 3) (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove bolts (x2) that attach the front harness bracket to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  3. Move the front harness bracket forward appropriately to remove the front drive unit breather.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
    • 1/2 in to 3/8 in adapter
    • 22 mm socket
    • 3 in extension

Install

  1. Install the new front drive unit breather.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
    • 1/2 in to 3/8 in adapter
    • 22 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
  2. Install bolts (x2) that attach the front harness bracket to the vehicle.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  3. Install the body controller. See Module - Body Controller - Front (Gen 3) (Remove and Replace).