HV Harness - HV Battery to Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 44502102 3.48 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 HV battery. See HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Install).
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the
LH toeboard brace to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
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Release the bolt that attaches the
steering rack input shaft to the steering column intermediate shaft.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Slide the steering column intermediate
shaft up and off of the steering rack input shaft.
CAUTIONDo not spin the steering shaft while disconnected.
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Position a coolant drain container under
the front of the vehicle to catch vehicle coolant.
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Remove the rear powertrain-to-front
inverter hose.
Notex1 C-clip, x3 clips.NoteRelease the hose from the inverter. Release the clips as needed for access.
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Remove the HV battery to FDU HV
harness.
Notex1 EP10 bolt, torque 5 Nm +20 degrees.NoteRelease the red locking tab and carefully disengage lever to remove the electrical connector.NoteRelease the clip from the front drive unit.
Install
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Install the HV battery to FDU HV
harness.
Notex1 EP10 bolt, torque 5 Nm +20 degrees.Notex1 connector, 1x tab.NoteVerify the lever is in the upright and open position, and then carefully seat connector and allow lever to engage. Fully secure the lever and verify the red tab is locked. Do not damage any pins.NoteEngage the clip on the front drive unit.
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Install the rear powertrain-to-front
inverter hose.
Notex1 C-clip, 3x clips.NoteSecure the hose and clips, and then perform a push-pull-push test.
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Remove the coolant drain container from
underneath the vehicle.
- Slide the steering column intermediate shaft down and onto the steering rack input shaft.
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Install the bolt that attaches the
steering rack input shaft to the steering column intermediate shaft.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Install the bolts (x3) that attach the
LH toeboard brace to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- Install the HV battery. See HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Install).