Fluid Coupling - Rear Drive Unit (Plaid) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 40010012 2.82 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Remove the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit - Rear (Plaid) (Remove and Install).
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Release the electronic parking brake. See Park Brake Caliper - Release.
- Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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Set the high voltage multimeter to DC
voltage, lightly touch the probes to the auxiliary battery connector contacts, and
verify that the multimeter displays a voltage.
NoteBattery voltage is typically 14.5 to 15.5 volts.
- Remove the rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
- Perform Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
- Remove the leather glove protectors and HV insulating gloves.
- Remove the rear fascia diffuser. SeeDiffuser - Rear Fascia (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH rear wheel arch liners. See Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear subframe assembly. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Plaid) (Remove and Install).
- Remove the rear subframe assembly from under the vehicle.
- Position a fluid catcher under the subframe and fixture assembly.
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Release the hose clip, release the
powertrain supply hose from the LH rear inverter, and then plug the hoses.
NotePlace towels underneath to catch any coolant.
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Remove and discard the bolt that
attaches the rear drive unit fluid coupling to the rear drive unit, and then remove the
coupling from the inverter.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
Install
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Lubricate the straight fluid coupling
O-ring with coolant.
CAUTIONDo not install the fluid coupling with the O-ring dry.
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Install the rear drive unit fluid
coupling into the rear drive unit, and then install a new bolt that attaches the
coupling to the inverter.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
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Remove the hose plugs, connect the
powertrain supply hose onto the LH rear inverter, and then install the hose clip.
NotePerform a push-pull-push test to verify the hose is fully secure.
- Remove the fluid catcher from under the subframe and fixture assembly.
- Install the rear subframe assembly. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Plaid) (Remove and Install).