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Front Drive Unit Assembly - Assembly, Cover, Phase Out, 3DU (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3901010052 FRT 0.72 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: Front Drive Unit Assembly - Assembly, Cover, Phase Out, 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
Bolts that secure the phase out cover
14 Nm (10.3 lbs-ft)
  • Socket 3/8in Dr EP10
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • ESD Strap
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower all windows.
  2. Move the front seats forward.
  3. Perform Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
  4. Remove the front body controller. See Body Controllers - Assembly, Front Controller GEN 3 (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the 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
  6. Remove and discard the front drive unit phase out cover label.
  7. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the phase out cover.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Socket 3/8in Dr EP10
    • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
    • ESD Strap
  8. Remove the phase out cover.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use a plastic trim tool as needed. If the phase out cover or the O-rings are damaged, replace with a new unit.

Install

  1. Install the phase out cover.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    If the phase out cover or the O-rings are damaged, replace with a new unit.
  2. Install the bolts (x2) that secure the phase out cover.
    14 Nm (10.3 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Socket 3/8in Dr EP10
    • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
    • ESD Strap
  3. Apply a new front drive unit inverter phase out cover label.
  4. Install the 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
  5. Install the front body controller. See Body Controllers - Assembly, Front Controller GEN 3 (Remove and Replace).
  6. Move the front seats to the original position.
  7. Raise all windows and close the LH front door.