25/03/2024 17:28:07

Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 40304602

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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.
  1. Raise and support vehicle
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    Set air suspension to "Jack Mode" if equipped
  2. Open LH front door and lower window
  3. On the touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon), and then touch the Software tab to display the vehicle firmware version.
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    Make sure the vehicle Firmware is 2019.40.2 or later, update the firmware if not. Update the vehicle firmware. See Firmware Update.
  4. Open hood
  5. Remove rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  6. Remove RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  7. Remove LH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  8. Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x hoses
  9. Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
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    3x push clips
  10. Remove HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x clips on HEPA filter
  11. Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle
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    Lift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise
  12. Power down vehicle using MCU
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    Controls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
  13. Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
  14. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
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    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
  15. Partially remove front aero shield
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    12x bolts, 10mm, 4Nm, 2x push clips
  16. Disconnect the front drive unit oil pump connector
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    1x electrical connector, Access through subframe between steering rack and right axle
  17. Remove clips securing LH shear plate to wheel fairing
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    2x push clips
  18. Remove LH shear plate
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    1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm, 3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, Discard nyloc nut after removal
  19. Remove clips securing RH shear plate to wheel fairing
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    2x push clips
  20. Remove RH shear plate
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    1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm, 3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, Discard nyloc nut after removal
  21. Remove bolts securing mid aero shield to vehicle
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    7x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
  22. Remove clips securing mid aero shield to vehicle
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    7x push clips
  23. Remove mid aero shield from vehicle
  24. Disconnect the rear drive unit oil pump connector
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    1x electrical connector,Rear oil pump location on top of drive unit at left side, Release connector lock, depress and gently pull
  25. Position the oil drain container under RDU drain plug
  26. Remove rear drive unit fill plug
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    1x hex bolt, 8mm, 28 Nm, Remove fill plug first and observe, no fluid should come out otherwise system over filled
  27. Remove rear drive unit drain plug
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    1x hex bolt, 8mm, 28 Nm, Remove drain plug slowly, drain fluid into oil drain container
  28. Install oil filter socket
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    Carefully install oil filter socket until fully seated on to oil filter to ensure proper grip and clearance
  29. Install flexible funnel
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    Shape flexible funnel to keep fluid from spilling laterally, Position flexible funnel underneath oil filter toward oil drain container
  30. Remove oil filter
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    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.
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    Use 21mm ratcheting wrench to loosen oil filter, spin counterclockwise, 3 Nm and 135 degrees, Allow oil to drain, be mindful of coolant hoses, once loose remove wrench, unscrew oil filter by hand, allow fluid to flow down flexible funnel into oil drain container, Discard after removal
  31. Re-position flexible funnel
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    Move the flexible funnel to the right underneath the oil pump, move oil drain container to match the funnel output
  32. Remove oil pump bolts
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    2x bolts, M8, 5 Nm + 20 degrees
  33. Remove oil pump
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    Carefully insert plastic wedge between oil pump and lower housing bracket, in small increments work the wedge between lower housing bracket and oil pump until green o-ring is visible, remove oil pump by hand toward front of vehicle between coolant hoses, residual oil will drain from housing, allow oil to drain
  34. Inspect seals and o-rings
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    Inspect o-rings on removed parts, 3 o-rings on pump, one o-ring on each drain and fill plug, if missing o-ring on pump ensure it is not left in housing, if damaged o-ring on plugs replace affected plug, Check seal on oil filter, if missing check if still on housing and remove before install
  35. Remove flexible funnel
  36. Install oil pump to RDU
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    Lubricate all o-rings on new oil pump, carefully position oil pump between coolant hoses, install pump
  37. Install the fasteners securing the oil pump to the RDU
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    2x bolts, M8, 5 Nm + 20 degrees
  38. Connect the rear drive unit oil pump electrical connector
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    1x electrical connector,Rear oil pump location on top of drive unit at left side, Engage connector lock, install and gently pull to test secure connection
  39. Install new oil filter to RDU
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    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.
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    Spin clockwise, 3 Nm and 135 degrees, Lubricate seal prior to installation
  40. Install drain plug to small RDU
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    1x hex bolt, 8mm, 28 Nm, Lubricate o-ring on fill plug, start by hand, Do not over torque due to risk of cracking case
  41. Fill small RDU gearbox
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    Ensure SK lubricant 212-B is used, Fill 2.4 qts or 2300 mL through fill plug hole, Pump slowly, If the RDU is filled too quickly the fluid will spill out before the correct amount is added
  42. Install small RDU fill plug
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    1x hex bolt, 8mm, 28 Nm, Lubricate o-ring on fill plug, start by hand, Do not over torque due to risk of cracking case
  43. Remove oil drain container
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    Position the oil drain container clear of the vehicle hoist, Clean any residual oil from drive unit and subframe
  44. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
  45. Reconnect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector
  46. Enable Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  47. If not already connected, connect a laptop with Toolbox 3.0 to the vehicle.
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    Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle. Select connection status icon at top right corner, and select Connect Locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
  48. Type PROC_PMS_REAR_WRITE-OPC-TYPESearch for routine in ToolboxConfigure Rear Oil Pump LIN Node ID in the search field, Make sure "Actions/Autodiag" is selected if not already
  49. Select "Configure Rear Oil Pump LIN Node ID" and then "Run" once popup opens
  50. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
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    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
  51. Connect front drive unit oil pump connector
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    1x electrical connector
  52. Install push clips and tighten bolts securing aero shield to vehicle
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    12x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips
  53. Position mid aero shield and install bolts securing mid aero shield to vehicle
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    7x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
  54. Install clips securing mid aero shield to vehicle
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    7x push clips
  55. Install screws, bolt, and nut securing RH shear plate to vehicle
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    3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 1x nut, 15mm, 35 Nm, Install new nut
  56. Install clips securing RH shear plate to wheel fairing
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    2x push clips
  57. Install screws, bolt, and nut securing LH shear plate to vehicle
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    3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 1x nut, 15mm, 35 Nm, Install new nut
  58. Install clips securing LH shear plate to wheel fairing
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    2x push clips
  59. Lower vehicle fully
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
  60. Connect 12V charger
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    The vehicle 12V system must remain supported until vehicle firmware is completed
  61. Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See Firmware Reinstall - Touchscreen.
  62. Disconnect Toolbox from vehicle and install cubby under the MCU
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    1x connector, 2x clips
  63. Disconnect 12V charger from vehicle
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    After FW update has completed the vehicle should no longer need auxiliary 12V support
  64. Install HEPA filter outlet duct
  65. Install HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x tabs, One on each side
  66. Install clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
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    3x push clips
  67. Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x hoses
  68. Install LH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  69. Install RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  70. Install rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  71. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  72. Remove vehicle from lift
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    Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
  73. Raise LH front window and close door