2024-12-24

Ground Strap - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3901020802 FRT 0.45 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: Ground Strap - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the straight fluid coupling to the front drive unit inverter
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Perform Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
  2. Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  3. Put on HV insulating gloves, leather outer gloves, and safety glasses before continuing this procedure.
  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  5. Slide the red release tab to unlock the front drive unit HV harness connector, and then slowly unlatch the release handle on the front drive unit HV harness connector, and then disconnect the connector from the front drive unit.
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    CAUTION
    Do not apply excessive force to the handle; doing so could damage the connector alignment tabs.
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    Note
    Make sure that the alignment tabs on the front drive unit header are not damaged.
  6. Remove the front drive unit harness from the casting, and then move the harness aside.
  7. Remove the HV insulating gloves.
  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  9. Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit.
  10. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the HV battery, and then remove the ground strap from the vehicle.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket

Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the HV battery.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  2. Install the bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  3. Install the clip that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit.
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    Note
    Make sure that the ground strap is properly routed.
  4. Put on HV insulating gloves, leather outer gloves, and safety glasses before continuing this procedure.
  5. Install the HV connector lever lock to the front drive unit HV cable connector.
  6. Install the front drive unit harness to the casting.
  7. Align the connector to the front drive unit, and then remove the HV connector lever lock before fully latching the connector.
  8. Slowly latch the release handle while pressing the front drive unit HV harness connector into the front drive unit.
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    Note
    Once connected, verify that the locking tab is not damaged and the front drive unit HV connector is fully secured in the latched position.
  9. Install the bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  10. Remove the HV insulating gloves.
  11. Install the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  12. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  13. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See 2nd Row Seat Cushion (Remove and Replace).