2025-03-12

Rear Subframe Shear Plate- Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3001020202 FRT 0.24 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Rear Subframe Shear Plate- Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery
64 Nm (47.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse
Larger bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body
125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3 in extension
  • 21 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Middle Aero Shield (Remove and Replace).
  2. Release the fir tree clips (x2) that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear plate.
  3. Remove the smaller bolts (x2) that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • 6 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  4. Remove the larger bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body, and then remove the LH shear plate.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 3 in extension
    • 21 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench

Install

  1. Install the LH shear plate to the rear subframe and HV battery, and then hand-tighten the large bolt to attach the shear plate to the subframe.
  2. Hand-tighten the smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery.
  3. Torque the larger bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the vehicle, and then mark the bolt with a paint pen after torquing.
    125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 3 in extension
    • 21 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  4. Torque the smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery.
    64 Nm (47.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • 6 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  5. Fasten the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear plate.
  6. Install the mid aero shield panel. See Middle Aero Shield (Remove and Replace).