Correction code 39301002 1.20 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.

1. Raise and support vehicle
   Note

   Set air suspension to "Jack Mode"
2. Open hood
   Note

   Using center display touchscreen > Quick Controls > Frunk Open
3. Remove rear underhood apron
   Note

   8x clips

   

   

4. Power off vehicle from center display
   Note

   Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off

   

5. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
   Note

   2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection

   

   

   

   

6. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
7. Remove clips securing front aero shield
   Note

   5x push clips

   

   

   

8. Remove bolts securing front aero shield and remove from vehicle
   Note

   9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm

   

9. Release clips securing wheel house liner to front skid plate
   Note

   4x clips

   

   

10. Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body sill
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm

    

    

    

11. Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body casting
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm

    

12. Remove bolts securing front skid plate to front subframe and remove skid plate
    Note

    4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm

    

    

13. Disconnect the FDU oil pump connector
    Note

    1x electrical connector, Disengage locking tab, then release connector

    

14. Release the indicated inverter coolant hose clips from FDU
    Note

    2x clips

    

15. Release front oil pump harness clip from heat exchanger
    Note

    1x clip

    

16. Position foldable funnel under front drive unit
    Note

    Prevent coolant contamination to HV battery components

    

17. Position coolant drain container under the front of the vehicle to catch vehicle coolant

    

18. Release powertrain return hose from heat exchanger
    Note

    1x hose clip, Plug both ends, Allow any excess fluid to drain

    

    

19. Release FDU inverter hose from heat exchanger
    Note

    1x hose clip, Plug both ends as needed,

    

    

20. Remove foldable funnel from subframe

    

    

21. Release bolts securing FDU heat exchanger
    Note

    2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 30 degrees

    

    

    

22. Remove FDU heat exchanger
    Note

    2x O-rings

    

    

    

23. Install FDU heat exchanger
    Note

    Lightly coat O-rings with clean KAF1 gearbox fluid, Do not pinch or deform O-ring during install, Ensure heat exchanger is fully seated, Do not allow coolant to enter FDU oil passages, Prevent cross-contamination.

    

    

    

24. Install bolts securing heat exchanger to FDU
    Note

    2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 30 degrees,

    

    

    

25. Secure FDU inverter hose onto heat exchanger
    Note

    1x hose clip, Remove any plugs, Perform push-pull-push test

    

    

26. Secure powertrain return hose onto heat exchanger
    Note

    1x hose clip, Remove any plugs, Perform push-pull-push test

    

    

27. Secure front oil pump harness clip onto heat exchanger
    Note

    1x clip

    

28. Secure coolant hose clip onto heat exchanger
    Note

    2x clips

    

29. Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle

    

30. Position foldable funnel under oil filter

    

31. Position the oil drain under oil pump area

    

32. Remove bolts securing oil pump to the FDU
    Note

    2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 20 degrees

    

33. Remove oil pump from FDU
    Note

    Pry the pump away from the FDU with a pry tool or flat blade screwdriver on both tabs, Ensure the FDU casting is not damaged, Allow the oil to drain from the FDU

    

    

    

34. Remove oil filter from FDU
    Note

    Tesla recommends that the oil filter is replaced with a new one upon removal. Any oil filter with visible corrosion or leaks must be replaced.

    Note

    Spin counterclockwise, 3 Nm and 135 degrees, Allow oil to drain

    

    

35. Remove fill plug from FDU
    Note

    1x plug, 8mm Allen, 15 Nm

    

36. Inspect seals and o-rings
    Note

    Inspect o-rings on removed parts, 3 o-rings on pump, one o-ring on fill plug, if missing o-ring on pump ensure it is not left in housing, if damaged o-ring on plug replace affected plug, Replace all o-rings on oil pump if damaged, Check seal on oil filter, if missing check if still on housing and remove before install

    

    

37. Install new oil filter
    Note

    Tesla recommends that the oil filter is replaced with a new one upon removal. Any oil filter with visible corrosion or leaks must be replaced.

    Note

    Spin clockwise, 3 Nm and 135 degrees, Lubricate 3 seals prior to installation

    

    

38. Remove foldable funnel from subframe

    

    

39. Install oil pump into FDU
    Note

    Use residual oil in the oil pump cavity to lubricate the seals of the oil pump before installation, Align bolt holes with housing

    

    

40. Install bolts securing oil pump to FDU
    Note

    2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 20 degrees

    

41. Set up fill kit with KAF1 fluid
    Note

    Set fluid level to 2.0L / 2000 mL in measuring container, Front drive unit will only take 1.8L

    

    

42. Install fluid transfer pump
    Note

    Trim both input and output hoses to 26", Insert output hose into fill hole until fully seated then pull back 5mm

    

    

43. Set up fill process
    Note

    Place measured fluid container in drain basket, fully submerge input hose, prime pump with KAF1 fluid

    

    

44. Connect 12V power supply to oil pump
    Note

    1x connector

    

45. Pump KAF1 fluid into FDU
    Note

    Assistant required, Pump 5 full strokes from fluid container, then run pump via switch box for entire fill and keep running until drain plug installed, Do not run pump when dry, If pump is not running and drain plug not installed fluid will drain from plug within 10 seconds, Pump in 1.8L of fluid, Leftover fluid should be less that 200 mL

    

    

46. Install fill plug into the FDU
    Note

    1x plug, 8mm Allen, 15 Nm

    

47. Disconnect 12V power supply tool from oil pump
    Note

    1x electrical connector

    

48. Connect the oil pump connector
    Note

    1x electrical connector, Fully seat connector, then engage locking tab

    

49. Spray area with brake cleaner and wipe residual fluid off with towel
50. Remove oil drain container

    

51. Position front skid plate for installation and thread in all bolts
    Note

    4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Torque at later step

    

    

    

52. Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body casting
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm

    

53. Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body sill
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm

    

    

    

54. Torque bolts securing front skid plate to front subframe
    Note

    4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm

    

55. Secure clips securing wheel house liner to front skid plate
    Note

    4x clips

    

    

56. Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install fasteners securing front aero shield to vehicle
    Note

    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm

    

    

57. Install clips securing front aero shield
    Note

    5x push clips

    

    

    

58. Lower vehicle fully
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
59. Remove coolant bottle cap

    

60. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
    Note

    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line, Top off fluid as required

    

    

61. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    Note

    2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated

    

    

    

    

62. Release IP service panel
    Note

    2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward

    

    

    

63. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
    Note

    Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to article #43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop USB or 12v power outlet, Ethernet connection will provide communication

    

    

64. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ tab and search for ‘ Purge'

    

65. Select ‘Coolant Air PurgeTEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGEGen3/tasks/TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGE Model3/tasks/TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGELow Voltage Controllers Low Voltage ControllersThermal / Actions - Coolant Air PurgeService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer Thermal / Coolant System - Coolant Air PurgeService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer hv / Procedures - Transport Service Plus Developer ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete_x000A__x000A_
    Note

    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, Putting vehicle into drive state will stop this routine, Monitor levels as required

    

    

    

66. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
    Note

    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line

    

    

67. Install coolant bottle cap

    

68. Install rear underhood apron
    Note

    8x clips

    

    

69. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit

    

    

70. Install IP service panel
    Note

    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP