15/12/2023 01:28:17

Ground Strap - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 39011002 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.

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
  6. Fully raise the vehicle.
  7. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  9. Slide the red release tab to unlock the front drive unit HV harness connector.
  10. Slowly unlatch the release handle on the front drive unit HV harness connector, and then disconnect the connector from the front drive unit.
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    CAUTION
    Do not apply excessive force to the handle; doing so could damage the connector alignment tabs.
  11. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  12. Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit.
  13. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the HV battery, and then remove the ground strap from the vehicle.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  • Use the front drive unit HV harness connector special tool when reinstalling the front drive unit HV harness connector.
  • When installing the front drive unit HV harness connector, slowly latch the release handle while pressing the front drive unit HV harness connector into the front drive unit.
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    Note
    The front drive unit alignment teeth and HV harness connector alignment teeth should be interlocked.
  • The vehicle electrical isolation procedure does not need to be performed during installation.