23/05/2024 08:08:54

Hose - Inlet - Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (Plaid) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18301712 3.12 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.

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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.

Remove

  1. Move the vehicle to a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  3. Peform a thermal fluid fill/drain. See Thermal Fluid - Cooling System (Fill/Drain).
  4. Release the electronic parking brake. See Park Brake Caliper - Release.
  5. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  6. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  7. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  8. 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.
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    Battery voltage is typically 14.5 to 15.5 volts.
  9. Remove the rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  10. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  11. Perform Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
  12. Remove the leather glove protectors and HV insulating gloves.
  13. Remove the rear fascia diffuser. SeeDiffuser - Rear Fascia (Remove and Replace).
  14. Remove the LH and RH rear wheel arch liners. See Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  15. Remove the rear subframe assembly. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Plaid) (Remove and Install).
  16. Move a coolant catcher to under the subframe fixture assembly.
  17. Release the clips (x2), disconnect the rear drive unit inverter inlet hose from the LH and RH inverters, and then immediately plug the fittings.
  18. Release the clips (x9) that attach the rear drive unit inverter inlet hose to the rear subframe, and then remove the hose from the front of the subframe.

Install

  1. Install the rear drive unit inverter inlet hose to the rear subframe, and then fasten the clips (x9) that attach the hose to the subframe.
  2. Remove the plugs from the fittings, immediately connect the rear drive unit inverter inlet hose to the LH and RH inverters, fasten the clips (x2) and then performa a Push-Pull-Push check of the fittings.
  3. Remove the coolant catcher from under the subframe fixture assembly.
  4. Install the rear subframe assembly. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Plaid) (Remove and Install).
  5. Install the LH and RH rear wheel arch liners. See Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the rear fascia diffuser. SeeDiffuser - Rear Fascia (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  9. Perform a cooling system vacuum refill. See Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
  10. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  11. Engage the electronic parking brake. See Park Brake Caliper - Release.
  12. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  13. Perform a cooling system air purge. See Cooling System (Partial Refill and Bleed).
  14. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  15. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  16. Remove the vehicle from the 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  17. Perform a four wheel alignment check, and adjust if necessary. See Four Wheel Alignment Check.