25/03/2024 17:25:57

Steering Rack (Dual Motor) (RHD) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 32012212 3.50 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.

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.

2023-06-06: Revised procedure

Remove

Raise and support vehicle

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Ensure vehicle is not charging before lifting it off the ground
Open all four doors

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If vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
Lower all four windows
Move LH front seat forward
Move RH front seat forward
Remove 2nd row seat cushion and disconnect harness

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2x tabs, 2x connectors, Press tab toward LH side of vehicle on each side to release front edge of seat cushion
Open hood
Remove rear apron

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12x clips, only store the rear apron visible face upwards
Power off vehicle from center display

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Via Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off
Disconnect 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure the vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V
Remove 12V cap from ancillary bay

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1x cap
Disconnect HVC logic connector and install logic cap

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1x connector, 1x cap, Release locking tab then push the handle downward to release connector
Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
Inspect HV insulating gloves

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Check gloves for damage prior to each use
Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves

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Make sure to wear Electrical Protective Gloves any time Hioki tester is used
Remove bolts securing ancillary bay probe lid cover to ancillary bay cover

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2x bolts, E10 5-Lobe, 6 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove ancillary bay probe lid cover from the ancillary bay cover
Verify no high voltage

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Make sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, Measure B+ to Ground, B- to Ground, B+ to B-, If voltage is greater than 10V, Pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
Inspect ancillary bay probe lid cover gasket then position onto the ancillary bay cover

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Confirm no visual damage present,Good to reuse seal
Inspect ancillary bay probe lid cover gasket then position onto the ancillary bay cover

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Confirm no visual damage present,Good to reuse seal
Install bolts securing ancillary bay probe lid cover to ancillary bay cover

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2x bolts, E10 5-Lobe, 6 Nm, Install new rubber washer bolts
Remove LH front wheel center cap

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1x cap
Remove RH front wheel center cap

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1x cap
Loosen LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Loosen nut securing LH front halfshaft to LH front hub assembly

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1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, Discard after removal
Loosen RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Loosen nut securing RH front halfshaft to RH front hub assembly

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1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, Discard after removal
Set steering wheel straight ahead
Lock steering wheel into position
Remove cabin intake upper duct assembly

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3x clips, Older vehicles may be equipped with 4x clips
Remove the close out panel from frunk assembly

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4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Grab the closeout panel from the bottom then pull it upward to release clips
Remove frunk assembly carpet
Remove fasteners securing the frunk assembly

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7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lift up the RBN covers to access the upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
Remove frunk assembly from vehicle

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12x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
Remove bolt securing the steering gear assembly to electric steering column

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1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly

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May need to wiggle or use dead blow to help separate
Disconnect the steering gear assembly connectors

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2x connectors, Two stage connectors, Move the red locking tab to the left then depress the connector release to disconnect the connector
Disconnect the logic connectors at the steering gear area

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2x connectors, Two stage connectors, Slide the grey locking tab away from the connector and depress the grey tab to disconnect the connector
Remove fasteners holding upper portion of front fascia to vehicle

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6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks

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Set vehicle to a 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
Remove LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Remove LH front halfshaft nut and washers

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1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, The washers are attached to the nut, Discard after removal
Remove RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Remove RH front halfshaft nut and washers

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1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, The washers are attached to the nut, Discard after removal
Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks

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Set 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
Remove outer fasteners securing front aero shield

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9x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Remove remaining nuts and remove front aero shield from vehicle

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2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Remove push clips securing LH front wheel liner

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16x push clips, The number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
Remove LH front wheel liner from vehicle
Remove push clips securing RH front wheel liner

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16x push clips, The number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
Remove RH front wheel liner from vehicle
Loosen forward bolts securing LH corner of front fascia to fender

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2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove bolt securing LH corner of fascia to fender

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Loosen forward bolts securing RH front corner of front _x000A_fascia to fender

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2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove bolt securing RH front corner of front fascia to fender

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Disconnect 12V harness for front fascia

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1x locking connector, Release the locking tab by sliding it away from the connector, Then depress the grey lock to release the connector
Release both front corners then release front of front fascia by pulling upward and away from vehicle and place onto padded surface

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8x clips, Recommend assistance, Use caution not to damage headlamp or fender during removal
Remove nut securing the LH tie rod end to the knuckle

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1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove LH front tie rod end from LH front knuckle

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Move rotor back and forth to help ease removal
Remove nut securing front stabar link to LH front stabar

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1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Discard after removal
Move LH front stabar link assembly aside

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May need to move the stabilizer bar up/down to get the correct angle needed to remove end link
Remove nut securing the RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle

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1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove RH front tie rod end from RH front knuckle

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Move rotor back and forth to help ease removal
Remove nut securing front stabar to RH front stabar link assembly

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1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Discard after removal
Move RH front stabar link assembly aside

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May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to disengage
Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks

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Set 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
Position coolant drain container underneath RH front of HV battery
Disconnect FDU coolant inlet hose at the RH side of vehicle and plug female side of hose

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1x spring clip
Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
Remove the hose retaining clip for the FDU inlet coolant hose

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1x barrel clip
Remove bolt securing FDU HV harness to the FDU

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1x bolt, EP10, 10 Nm
Disconnect the FDU HV harness connector

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1x clip, 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 FDU header are not damaged
Remove the FDU HV harness connector from the FDU and move aside

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1x connector
Remove bolt securing FDU ground strap to FDU

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1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
Remove FDU ground strap harness clip from FDU

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1x clip
Remove FDU ground strap bolt from HV battery and remove ground strap from vehicle

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
Remove bolt and nut securing LH front lower comp link to front subframe

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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm
Move the LH front lower comp link aside
Remove bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
Remove bolt and nut securing LH strut to LH front lower lateral link

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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
Disconnect horns

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2x connectors
Remove bolt and nut securing RH front lower comp link to front subframe

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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm
Move the RH front lower comp link aside
Remove bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
Remove bolt and nut securing RH strut to lower control arm and move the RH front lower lateral link aside

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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
Loosen the bolts securing front subframe to LH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm, This will help when installing the subframe
Loosen the bolts securing front subframe to RH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm, This will help when installing the subframe
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Place coolant catcher under the front of the vehicle
Install foldable funnel under the coolant connection for the FDU heat exchanger to the superbottle

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Ensure the foldable funnel covers the 12V connection to the FDU oil pump and the steering rack
Disconnect the coolant connection for the FDU heat exchanger from the superbottle and allow coolant to drain

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1x spring clip
Install plugs to both open coolant hose connections
Disconnect the FDU logic connector at the LH frame rail

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1x connector, 2 stage connector, Release the grey locking tab then press on the tab to release the connector
Remove foldable funnel from vehicle
Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks

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Set vehicle to a 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
Install hydraulic hub puller onto LH front wheel studs

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5x nuts, 21mm, Hand tight
Separate the LH front halfshaft from LH front hub assembly and move halfshaft aside

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Turn the screw clockwise to separate the halfshaft from the hub, Counter hold so the tool and hub does not free spin
Remove hydraulic hub puller from LH front wheel studs

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5x nuts, 21mm, Hand tight
Install hydraulic hub puller onto RH front wheel studs

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5x nuts, 21mm, Hand tight
Separate the RH front halfshaft from RH front hub assembly and move halfshaft aside

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Turn the screw clockwise to separate the halfshaft from the hub, Counter hold so the tool and hub does not free spin
Remove the hydraulic hub puller from the RH front wheel studs

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5x nuts, 21mm, Hand tight
Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks

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Set 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
Remove fluid catcher from underneath vehicle
Move the subframe lifting tool underneath the front subframe area
Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
Position and support the front subframe with subframe lifting tool

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Recommend assistance, Latch the subframe to subframe lifting tool, Make sure to align the two guides
Position the rear FDU support posts to the FDU

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Both FDU supports need to engage the FDU, The left side post is dimpled and fits into a recess on the FDU and the right side post has a teflon block that sits against the FDU, Both posts are threaded and the handle should be turned until the posts are tight
Remove bolt securing the LH motor mount to the LH motor mount bracket

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1x bolt, E18, 105 Nm
Remove bolt securing the RH motor mount to the RH motor mount bracket

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1x bolt, E18, 105 Nm
Remove bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Remove bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Remove bolt securing LH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove bolt securing RH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove bolts securing the front portion of the front subframe to body

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2x bolts, 18mm, 72 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove smaller bolts securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove larger bolts securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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2x bolts, 21mm, 125 Nm, Discard after removal
Lower front subframe from vehicle

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Recommend assistance
Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
Remove subframe lifting tool from under vehicle
Remove the front left bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe

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1x bolt, 15mm, 47 Nm (older version: 13mm, 27 Nm)
Remove the front right bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe

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1x bolt, 15mm, 47 Nm (older version: 13mm, 27 Nm)
Remove the rear left bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe

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1x bolt, 18mm, 75 Nm
Remove the rear right bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe

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1x bolt, 18mm, 75 Nm
Remove the steering gear assembly from front subframe

Install

Position the new steering gear assembly onto front subframe for installation
Loosely install the rear right bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe

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1x bolt, 18mm, 75 Nm
Loosely install the rear left bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe

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1x bolt, 18mm, 75 Nm
Install and torque the front right bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe

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1x bolt, 15mm, 47 Nm (older version: 13mm, 27 Nm)
Install and torque the front left bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe

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1x bolt, 15mm, 47 Nm (older version: 13mm, 27 Nm)
Torque inner bolts securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe

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2x bolts, 18mm, 75 Nm
Position lifting tool and subframe under vehicle for installation
Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
Raise support tool until the front subframe and body meet

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Recommend assistance, Guide the motor mount bushings into the motor mount isolators as the lift is being raised into position, Make sure to line up the rear locating pins on the subframe
Loosely install the RH larger bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Install new bolt
Loosely install the LH larger bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Install new bolt
Loosely install the LH smaller bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
Loosely install the RH smaller bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
Loosely install RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm, Install new bolt, Adjust subframe lifting tool if necessary
Loosely install LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm, Install new bolt, Adjust subframe lifting tool if necessary
Loosely install bolt securing the LH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
Loosely install bolt securing the RH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
Loosely install the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Loosely install the bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Torque the LH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
Torque the RH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
Torque the RH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
Torque the LH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
Torque the LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm
Torque the RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm
Torque the bolt securing the LH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
Torque the bolt securing the RH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Install bolt securing the RH motor mount to the RH motor mount bracket

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1x bolt, E18, 105 Nm, May need to lift rear of the motor to line up the bolt holes
Install bolt securing the LH motor mount to the LH motor mount bracket

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1x bolt, E18, 105 Nm, May need to lift rear of the motor to line up the bolt holes
Lower the subframe lifting tool from the vehicle

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Unlatch the subframe lifting tool from front subframe
Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
Remove the subframe lifting tool from under vehicle
Apply Molykote M-77 to outboard side of halfshaft

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Clean if necessary, Apply no more than 1 gram to halfshaft
Loosely install nut securing RH front halfshaft into RH front hub assembly

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1x nut, 1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, Torque at later step, Install new halfshaft nut and washer
Apply Molykote M-77 to outboard side of halfshaft

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Clean if necessary, Apply no more than 1 gram to halfshaft
Loosely install nut securing LH front halfshaft to LH front hub assembly

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1x nut, 1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, Torque at later step, Install new halfshaft nut and washer
Loosely install bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
Install the RH front lower comp link to front subframe
Install bolt and nut securing RH front lower comp link to front subframe

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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary
Install the RH front lower lateral link and loosely install bolt and nut securing RH strut to lower control arm

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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
Torque bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
Loosely install bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
Install LH front lower comp link to front subframe
Install bolt and nut securing LH front lower comp link to front subframe

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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary
Install LH front lower lateral link and loosely install bolt and nut securing LH strut to lower lateral link

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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
Torque bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
Install FDU ground strap and bolt to HV battery

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
Install FDU ground strap harness clip to FDU

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1x clip
Install bolt securing FDU ground strap to FDU

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1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
Install FDU HV harness connector to FDU

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1x connector, Ensure the connector is installed far enough on the FDU manifold so the manifold alignment tooth is making contact with the connector lever
Connect the FDU HV harness connector and lock the release lever

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1x clip, Apply slight pressure to the connector as the lever is rotated into position, Move the lever to the closed position slowly and ensure the lever teeth and manifold teeth are properly meshed, There should be a very small gap between the manifold and the connector when fully seated
Install bolt securing FDU HV harness to FDU

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1x bolt, EP10, 10 Nm
Position coolant drain container underneath RH front of HV battery
Remove plugs and connect FDU coolant inlet hose at the RH side of vehicle

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1x spring clip
Install the hose retaining clip for the RH side coolant hose

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1x clip
Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
Lower vehicle partially and set onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Position the RH front stabar link assembly to front stabar

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May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to engage
Install nut securing front stabar to RH front stabar link assembly

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1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Mark with paint pen
Connector horn connectors

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2x connectors
Position LH front stabar link assembly to front stabar

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May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to engage
Install nut securing front stabar link to LH front stabar

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1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Mark with paint pen
Position LH front tie rod end to LH front knuckle

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Disperse pressure of steering gear to LH side
Install nut securing the LH tie rod end to LH front knuckle

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1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Install new nyloc nut
Position RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
Install nut securing RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle

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1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Install new nyloc nut
Install front fascia onto vehicle and secure front clips and both front corners

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8x clips, Recommend assistance, Use caution not to damage headlamp or fender during installation
Connect 12V harness for front fascia

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1x connector, Engage the locking tab
Install rear bolt and tighten all three bolts securing RH front corner of front fascia to fender

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, Most forward bolts, Align fascia to fender before tightening
Install rear bolt and tighten all three bolts securing LH front corner of front fascia to fender

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1x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, Most forward bolts, Align fascia to fender before tightening
Position the RH front wheel liner to body for installation
Install the push clips for the RH front wheel liner

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16x push clips, The number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
Install RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool, Torque at later step
Position LH front wheel liner to vehicle for installation
Install the push clips for the LH front wheel liner

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16x push clips, The number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
Install LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks

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Set 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
Position the front aero shield to vehicle and install nuts

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2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install outer fasteners to front aero shield

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9x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Install fasteners holding upper portion of front fascia to vehicle

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6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Connect the logic connectors at the steering gear area

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2x connectors, Engage locking tabs
Connect the steering gear assembly connectors

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2x connectors, Engage locking tabs
Connect the FDU logic connector at the LH frame rail

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Remove plugs and connect coolant hose to heat exchanger

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1x spring clip
Connect the coolant hose for the FDU heat exchanger to the superbottle

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1x spring clip
Remove logic cap and connect the HVC logic connector

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1x connector, 1x cap, Align connector then pull the handle to locking position get connector fully seated
Install 12V cap to ancillary bay

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1x cap
Connect 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
Type "https://garage.vn.teslamotors.com/_x000A_vehicles" in search field and enter your credentials
Enter the VIN and select the "Firmware" tab
Select Part Replacement Deploy tab and select Reinstall

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If new FW package is required, select Deploy tab and click on OTA icon, If there are no firmware packages available there may already be a package staged on the vehicle, If this is the case, skip to step for selecting the clock on the center display
Select "Jobs" tab and confirm firmware is downloading
Select the clock on the center display, or go to the Software tab, then select install now to start firmware update

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Tap center display next to software update window until clock runs down to 0, After displayed installation time check the center display and ensure the firmware package was successfully installed
Once firmware redeploy is complete, Verify release notes are present on center display

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If the redeploy fails you may receive an error message on UI
Slide the intermediate shaft assembly downward to install it to the steering gear assembly

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Ensure the intermediate shaft is aligned and fully seated, Recommend assistance if necessary to align the shaft to steering gear
Install bolt securing the intermediate shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly

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1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
Torque RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Torque LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Torque RH front halfshaft nut

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1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm
Torque LH front halfshaft nut

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1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm
Install the LH front wheel center cap

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1x cap
Install RH rear wheel center cap

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1x cap, Verify emblem is aligned with valve stem
Remove HVAC plenum outer duct

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2x clips
Install frunk assembly to vehicle

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12x clips, Make sure frunk assembly is fully seated onto the clips, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
Install fasteners securing the frunk assembly

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7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lower the RBN covers after installing upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
Install frunk assembly carpet
Install frunk close out panel

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4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align the 3x tabs then push downward to secure clips
Remove superbottle cap
Fill container with at least 15L of coolant
Place filled coolant container into front storage area
Place refill hose inside filled coolant container

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Make sure hose end is fully submerged into coolant
Install vacuum refill cap onto coolant bottle assembly
Setup vacuum refill tool

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Verify all valves on refill tool are in the closed position, See image for clarity
Position overflow hose into empty container
Connect shop air supply to coolant refill tool

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If not already done, Verify refill valve is set to off
Open air inlet valve to draw a vacuum, Once gauge stabilizes, Fully close valve

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Gauge stabilizes roughly (60-70 cmHg), Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed
Open air inlet valve to draw a vacuum, Once gauge stabilizes, Fully close valve

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Gauge stabilizes roughly (60-70 cmHg), Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed
Once the gauge reads zero, close the refill valve
Once the gauge reads zero, close the refill valve
Slowly open the refill valve to allow coolant to be drawn into the system

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Make sure hose end of refill hose is fully submerged during entire process
Once the gauge reads zero, close the refill valve
Remove coolant overflow hose from coolant container
Disconnect shop air supply from coolant refill tool
Remove both coolant containers from inside underhood area
Select "Actions/Autodiag" tab and search for "vcfront"
Select TEST-RESET_VCFRONT, click "Run", and allow routine to complete

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Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
Select ‘TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGE ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete_x000A__x000A_

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Make sure vehicle is not in drive state, Plan is still running despite the stop message, Coolant pumps will be audible, Test lasts approximately 10 mins, Speeds can be monitored in garage under PT Thermal tab, Idle speed = ~1500 RPM, Test will vary speeds from 3500-6500 RPM and actuate valve between SERIES and PARALLEL, Putting vehicle into drive state will stop this routine, If speeds hover at 7000 RPM, that means the pumps are air locked, perform vacuum fill again, Continue to add coolant and purge until the coolant level reaches between the NOM and MAX Lines on the bottle, Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete_x000A_
Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary

Note
Ensure that the fluid level is 5mm above the Max line
Install superbottle cap
Install HVAC plenum outer duct

Note
2x clips, Align tab at bottom of duct before securing clips
Install cabin intake upper duct assembly

Note
3x clips, Older vehicles may be equipped with 4x clips
Install rear apron

Note
12x clips, If present untuck cut loop label and make sure it is still visible after apron is installed, Later builds may not have label
Close hood
Connect 2nd row seat cushion harness and install 2nd row seat cushion

Note
2x connectors, 2x clips, Insert the seat belt buckles through the holes, Slide rear cushion inward then align front guide tabs to locking tabs, Make sure cushion is fully seated with push & pull test near clips
Move RH front seat to original position
Move LH front seat to original position
Remove the steering wheel holder
Remove lift arms from below vehicle

Note
Lower lift arms fully and remove from under vehicle as necessary
Raise all the windows
Close all four doors

Note
Unlatch rear doors before closing
Perform a four wheel alignment. See Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust.
Perform test drive

Note
Per current FRT (00040100) 0.3 hrs, If alignment was adjusted verify tracking, If DAS components were adjusted verify operation, If brakes were serviced perform burnishing

Model 3 Service Manual

Steering Rack (Dual Motor) (RHD) (Remove and Replace)

Remove

Install

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