2025-05-07

Mount and Bushings Set - Front Drive Unit (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 40012812 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 to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 2025-05-07: Released new procedure.

Procedure

  1. Remove the front drive unit. See Drive Unit - Front (2nd Generation) (Remove and Install).
  2. Release the clips (x2) that attach the A/C compressor harness to the FDU.
  3. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor to the bracket assembly.
  4. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor bushing carrier assembly to the FDU.
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    Note
    Maneuver the bushing carrier out to the RH side of the A/C compressor below the harnesses.
  5. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the new A/C compressor bushing carrier assembly to the FDU (torque 10 Nm).
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    Note
    Maneuver the bushing carrier into position from the RH side of the A/C compressor below the harnesses.
  6. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the RH side mount to the FDU.
  7. Position the new RH side mount, and then loosely install the bolts (x4) that attach the RH side mount to the FDU assembly.
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    Note
    Torque in next step.
  8. Torque the bolts (x4) that attach the RH side mount to the FDU assembly (torque 60 Nm +50 degrees).
  9. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the clevis to the body, and then remove the mount assembly from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Maneuver the mount around the steering shaft to remove it from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH side mount to the FDU.
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    Note
    Maneuver the mount towards front of the vehicle, and then remove it from between the front subframe rails.
  11. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the new LH side mount onto the FDU (torque 38 Nm)..
  12. Position the clevis mount into position for installation and hand tighten the bolts to the body.
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    Note
    Torque at a later step. You may need to adjust the jack to align the mounting holes as needed.
  13. Fully tighten the clevis mount bolts to the LH FDU mount (torque 50 Nm)
  14. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor to the bracket assembly (torque 24 Nm).
  15. Install the clips (x2) that attach the A/C compressor harness along the FDU.
  16. Install the front drive unit. See Drive Unit - Front (2nd Generation) (Remove and Install).