01/04/2024 14:01:43

Fluid Coupling (55 Degrees) - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 40014002 1.08 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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Warning
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. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Raise and support vehicle
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    Note
    Set air suspension to "Jack Mode", Position lift arm pads on vehicle jack pads, DO NOT position the lift arm pads under the battery or side rails, as shown in red
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace)
  5. Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  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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    Note
    Battery voltage is typically 14.5 to 15.5 volts.
  9. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
  11. Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
  12. Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves.
  13. Use a shop towel to cover the LH rear HV harness to prevent coolant contamination.
  14. Position coolant drain container underneath the LH rear of the vehicle.
  15. Release the spring clip, disconnect the powertrain supply hose from the rear drive unit, and then plug the hose and rear drive unit.
  16. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the rear drive unit 55 degree fluid coupling to the rear inverter, and then remove the coupling from the inverter.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket

Install

  1. Lubricate the 55 degree fluid coupling O-ring with coolant.
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    CAUTION
    Do not install the fluid coupling with the O-ring dry.
  2. Install the rear drive unit 55 degree fluid coupling into the rear inverter, and then install a new bolt that attaches the coupling to the inverter.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
  3. Remove the hose plugs, connect the powertrain supply hose to the rear drive unit, and then install the spring clip.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure the hose is fully seated.
  4. Remove the coolant drain container from underneath the vehicle.
  5. Remove any shop towels from the LH rear HV harness.
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    Note
    Clean away any excess residue.
  6. Verify that the black release lever of the rear drive unit HV harness connector is in the open position, install the connector flat and square to the HV battery LH HV header, secure the release lever to the closed position, and then slide the red connector locking tab.
  7. Secure the PRDU dummy plug to the HV battery, and then engage the locking latch.
  8. Install the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  9. Lower the vehicle fully.
  10. Remove coolant bottle cap.
  11. Inspect the coolant level and top off as necessary.
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    Note
    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line.
  12. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  13. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  14. In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, search for "Purge", click 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 the routine to complete.
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    Note
    Make sure the vehicle is not in drive state. Putting vehicle into drive state will stop this routine. Monitor the levels as required.
  15. Inspect the coolant level and top off as necessary.
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    Note
    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line.
  16. Remove coolant bottle cap.
  17. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  18. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  19. Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace)
  21. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  22. Calibrate the rear doors.
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    Note
    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
  23. Remove vehicle from lift
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    Note
    Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
  24. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.