2025-03-12

Rear Subframe (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3001020102 FRT 3.30 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.

1096075-00-A Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic
1457016-00-A KIT, SPRING COMPRESSOR, GEDORE
1135762-00-A Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3
1130279-00-A Lifting Sling, Drive Unit, Model 3 (NA, APAC)

Table 1. Torque Specifications:
Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
Nut that secures the rear drive unit ground strap to the vehicle	10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)	Ratchet/torque wrench 10 mm 12-point deep socket	Reuse
Nut that attaches the rear drive unit HV cable bracket to the HV battery	10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)	10mm Magnetic Deep Nutsetter Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver 10 mm socket Ratchet/torque wrench	Reuse
LH and RH rear bolts that attach the subframe to body	165 Nm (121.7 lbs-ft)	Ratchet/torque wrench 6 in extension 21 mm socket	Replace
LH, RH and rear bolts that attach the drive unit to subframe	80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)	Ratchet/torque wrench 18 mm socket	Reuse

Remove

Raise and support vehicle.
Open all four doors and lower all four windows.
Move LH and RH front seat forward.
Place the vehicle in Service Mode by using the touchscreen. See Service Mode.
Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Thermal > Coolant System > Coolant Fill/Drain, click Run, and then allow the routine to complete.
On the touchscreen, tap Controls > Service > Towing to place the vehicle into tow mode.
Perform Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
Remove the rear fascia. See Assembly - Fascia and Diffuser - Rear (Remove and Install).
Remove bolts securing rear stabilizer bar. See Rear Stabilizer Bar and Links - Stabar - Rear - 23.6MM X 3.5MM (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH rear brake caliper. See Brake Caliper - Rear - LH - Base (Remove and Replace).
Remove the HV battery rear skid plate enclosure. See High Voltage Battery Assembly - Skid Plate - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove bolt securing LH damper to rear lower aft link

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 115 Nm
Remove bolt securing RH damper to rear lower aft link

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 115 Nm
Position coolant drain container under rear of vehicle
Disconnect RDU inverter inlet hose from rear of HV battery and plug both ends

Note
1x spring clip, 2x plugs, Coolant loss greater than 1 L will require vacuum fill
Release push clips securing RH rear wheel liner to rocker panel

Note
2x clips, Remove indicated clips and move liner aside for access
Position coolant drain underneath RH rear of HV battery
Disconnect coolant outlet hose to rear return hose and plug hoses

Note
1x spring clip, 2x plugs, Use shop towel to clean any residue coolant inside RH rocker panel if necessary, Coolant loss greater than 1 L will require vacuum fill
Release clip securing coolant hoses to RH shear plate

Note
1x fir tree clip
Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves

Note
Make sure to wear Electrical Protective Gloves any time Hioki tester is used
Remove nut securing RDU HV cable bracket to HV battery

Note
1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm
Disconnect RDU HV cable from HV battery

Note
1x connector, Release locking tab and rotate the release lever up to disengage the connector, Do not force the release lever up, Ensure the alignment tabs on the RDU header are not damaged
Remove HV insulating gloves
Place subframe lifting tool into position underneath rear subframe
Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
Raise subframe lifting tool to support rear subframe

Note
3x straps, Attach metal hooks at the end of straps to rings on subframe lifting tool and pull straps until secure, Lower the vehicle if necessary, Recommend assistance
Mark LH rear and RH rear subframe bolts

Note
2x bolts, Mark original location of subframe, Re-align during install, Can also mark subframe casting and subframe bushing to body if needed
Remove LH rear bolt securing subframe to body

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
Remove RH rear bolt securing subframe to body

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
Lower subframe lifting tool to remove subframe from vehicle

Note
Use caution to not damage components while lowering subframe, Recommended assistance
Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
Position subframe lifting tool and subframe under vehicle
Release RDU logic connection

Note
1x connector, Do not get coolant ingress into this connector, Move aside as needed
Release RDU logic connection clip

Note
1x clip
Disconnect resolver connector from rear drive unit

Note
1x connector, 2x clips
Disconnect oil pump connector

Note
1x connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Remove RDU ground cable clip from subframe

Note
1x clip
Position support stand underneath RH rear lower aft link

Note
Raise support stand until lower aft link is supported
Remove bolt securing RH rear lower fore link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 76 Nm
Remove nut and bolt securing RH rear upper fore link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 18mm, 84 Nm
Remove nut, gasket and bolt securing RH rear toe link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 1x gasket, 18mm, 85 Nm, Rotate eccentric bolt to find correct position for removal, Use a paint pen to mark position
Removal bolt securing RH rear lower aft link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 115 Nm
Remove bolt and nut securing RH rear upper aft link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 21mm, 134 Nm
Disconnect RH rear wheel speed sensor

Note
1x connector, Disengage locking tab
Remove RH rear wheel speed sensor harness connector clip from subframe

Note
1x clip
Remove RH harness retainer clip from subframe

Note
1x clip
Release RH rear halfshaft from rear drive unit

Note
To avoid damage to the halfshaft boots and oil seals, exercise caution when removing, Recommended Assistant, Prevent rear suspension system from falling
Remove RH rear suspension assembly from rear subframe

Note
Recommended Assistant
Install spring compressor onto the LH rear coil spring.
Note
Tooling may vary per service center.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

Ratchet/torque wrench

19 mm deep socket

1096075-00-A Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic
Position support stand underneath LH rear lower aft link

Note
Raise support stand until lower aft link is supported
Remove bolt securing LH rear lower fore link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 76 Nm
Remove nut and bolt securing LH rear upper fore link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 18mm, 84 Nm
Remove nut, gasket and bolt securing LH rear toe link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 1x gasket, 18mm, 85 Nm, Rotate eccentric bolt to find correct position for removal, Use a paint pen to mark position
Removal bolt securing LH rear lower aft link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 115 Nm
Remove bolt and nut securing LH rear upper aft link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 21mm, 134 Nm
Remove LH rear wheel speed sensor harness connector clip from subframe

Note
1x clip
Disconnect LH rear wheel speed sensor

Note
1x connector, Disengage locking tab, Use hands to hold the connector end on subframe harness, Release connector clip with pocket screwdriver
Remove LH rear harness retainer clip from subframe

Note
1x clip
Release LH rear halfshaft from rear drive unit

Note
To avoid damage to the halfshaft boots and oil seals, exercise caution when removing, Recommend assistance, Prevent rear suspension system from falling
Remove LH rear suspension assembly from rear subframe

Note
Recommended Assistant
Position the rear subframe assembly under gantry
Attach drive unit sling tool to drive unit

Note
3x hooks
Secure drive unit sling to gantry
Raise sling so there is slight tension on the cables
Remove LH bolt securing drive unit to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm
Remove RH bolt securing drive unit to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm
Remove bolt securing rear of drive unit to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm
Lift RDU upwards from the rear subframe

Note
Recommended Assistant, Do not damage other components
Position empty drive unit crate below rear drive unit

Note
Use pallet if no empty crate available
Release clips securing subframe harness to top of rear subframe

Note
8x clips
Remove harness from the gap of body and subframe
Remove rear subframe from lifting tool

Note
3x straps, Recommend assistance

Install

Install rear subframe onto lifting tool and secure straps

Note
3x straps, Recommend assistance
Routine rear subframe harness onto subframe
Install clips securing subframe harness to top of rear subframe

Note
8x clips
Raise RDU and place it above the subframe at the same time

Note
Recommend assistance
Lower sling to install drive unit into subframe

Note
Recommend assistance
Install rear bolt securing drive unit to subframe, hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm, Torque at a later step
Install RH bolt securing drive unit to subframe, hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm, Torque at a later step
Install LH bolt securing drive unit to subframe, hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm, Torque at a later step
Lower sling to release tension on the cables
Torque motor mount bolts

Note
3x bolts, 18mm, 80 Nm
Release drive unit sling tool from RDU

Note
3x shackles
Move subframe assembly away from under gantry
Install LH rear suspension assembly to rear subframe

Note
Position support stand underneath LH rear lower aft link, Recommend assistance
Install LH rear halfshaft to drive unit

Note
Exercise caution to avoid damage to axle seal during installation, Carefully push the halfshaft into the drive unit until there is an audible "click" from the halfshaft stub contacting the pinion shaft. There will be a slight pulling sensation on the halfshaft as the halfshaft circlip locks into place, Pull on the inner halfshaft cup to confirm that the circlip is locked into place, Recommend assistance
Install harness retainer clip to subframe

Note
1x clip
Connect LH rear wheel speed sensor connector

Note
1x connector, Engage locking tab, Use hands to hold the connector end on subframe harness
Install harness connector clip to subframe

Note
1x clip
Install LH rear upper aft link to subframe and install bolt and nut hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 21mm, 134 Nm, Torque at later step, Ensure that direction of tap is perpendicular to the ground
Install LH rear upper fore link to subframe and install bolt and nut hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 18mm, 84 Nm, Torque at later step, Ensure that "TOP" is pointing upwards
lnstall bolt securing LH rear lower aft link to subframe

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 115 Nm, Hand tight only, Torque at later step
Install bolt securing LH rear toe link to subframe and hand tighten nut

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 1x gasket, 18mm, 85 Nm, Recommend assistance, Torque at later step, Adjust the gasket to the previously marked position
Install LH rear lower fore link to subframe, install bolt hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 76 Nm, Torque at later step
Remove support stand from LH rear suspension
Install RH rear suspension assembly to rear subframe

Note
Position support stand underneath RH rear lower aft link, Recommend assistance
Install RH rear halfshaft to drive unit

Note
Exercise caution to avoid damage to axle seal during installation, Carefully push the halfshaft into the drive unit until there is an audible "click" from the halfshaft stub contacting the pinion shaft. There will be a slight pulling sensation on the halfshaft as the halfshaft circlip locks into place, Pull on the inner halfshaft cup to confirm that the circlip is locked into place, Recommend assistance
Install RH harness retainer clip to subframe

Note
1x clip
Install RH rear wheel speed sensor harness connector clip to subframe

Note
1x clip
Connect RH rear wheel speed sensor to rear subframe harness

Note
1x connector, Engage locking tab
Install RH rear upper aft link to subframe and install bolt and nut hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 21mm, 134 Nm, Torque at later step, Ensure that direction of tap is perpendicular to the ground
Install RH rear upper fore link to subframe and install bolt and nut hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 18mm, 84 Nm, Torque at later step, Ensure that "TOP" is pointing upward
Install bolt securing RH rear lower aft link to subframe and hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 115 Nm, Torque at later step
Install bolt securing RH rear toe link to subframe and hand tighten nut

Note
1x bolt, 1x nut, 1x gasket, 18mm, 85 Nm, Recommend assistance, Torque at later step, Adjust the gasket to the previously marked position
Install RH rear lower fore link to subframe, install bolt hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 18mm, 76 Nm, Torque at later step
Secure RDU ground strap clip onto subframe

Note
1x clip
Connect oil pump connector

Note
1x connector
Connect resolver connector to rear drive unit

Note
1x connector, 2x clips
Secure RDU logic connection clip

Note
1x clip
Secure RDU logic connector

Note
1x connector, Verify there is no coolant ingress in connector
Remove support stand from RH rear suspension
Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
Raise drive unit and subframe into position

Note
Use caution to not damage components while raising subframe, Recommended assistant assistance
Install LH rear bolt securing rear subframe to body hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Torque at later step
Install RH rear bolt securing rear subframe to body hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Torque at later step
Install bolts securing LH shear plate to HV battery hand tight

Note
2x bolts, 13mm, 64 Nm, Torque at later step
Install bolt and shear plate to LH side of rear subframe hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Torque at later step
Install bolts securing RH shear plate to HV battery hand tight

Note
2x bolts, 13mm, 65 Nm, Torque at later step
Install bolt and shear plate to RH side of rear subframe hand tight

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Torque at later step
Position subframe to marked location

Note
Use previous markings to align subframe to body, Return to original position as close as possible
Torque bolt securing LH rear of subframe to body

Note
1x rear bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Mark bolt after torque
Torque bolt securing RH rear of subframe to body

Note
1x rear bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Mark bolt after torque
Torque bolt securing subframe and LH shear plate to body

Note
1x front bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Mark bolt after torque
Torque bolts securing LH shear plates to vehicle

Note
2x bolts, 13mm, 64 Nm
Install clips securing coolant hoses to LH shear plate

Note
2x fir tree clips
Torque bolt securing subframe and RH rear shear plate to body

Note
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
Torque bolts securing RH shear plates to vehicle

Note
2x bolts, 13mm, 64 Nm
Lower rear subframe lifting tool from vehicle

Note
Verify yellow safety straps are removed from subframe
Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
Remove subframe lifting tool from underneath vehicle
Connect RDU HV cable to HV battery

Note
1x connector, Make sure the connector lock is 90 degrees from the connector before beginning to secure the connector, Use one hand to support the connector while other latching locking tab. Once installed, verify that the latch is not damaged and fully secured in the latched position
Install nut securing RDU HV cable bracket to HV battery

Note
1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm
Position coolant drain underneath RH rear of HV battery
Install clip securing coolant hoses to RH shear plate

Note
1x fir tree clip
Remove hose plugs and connect coolant outlet hose to rear return hose

Note
1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated, Use shop towel to clean any coolant residue if necessary.Loss of coolant greater than 1L requires coolant vacuum fill
Secure push clips securing RH rear wheel liner to rocker panel

Note
2x clips
Position coolant drain container under rear of vehicle
Remove plugs and connect RDU inverter inlet hose to rear of HV battery

Note
1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated,Loss of coolant greater than 1L requires coolant vacuum fill
Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
Install the HV battery rear skid plate enclosure. See High Voltage Battery Assembly - Skid Plate - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Install the LH and RH rear brake caliper. See Brake Caliper - Rear - LH - Base (Remove and Replace).
Install bolts securing rear stabilizer bar. See Rear Stabilizer Bar and Links - Stabar - Rear - 23.6MM X 3.5MM (Remove and Replace).
Install the rear fascia. See Assembly - Fascia and Diffuser - Rear (Remove and Install).
Move both front seats to original position.
Hold the brake pedal and tap Transport Mode on the touchscreen to disable the EPB service mode.
Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
Close the trunk by using interior switch.
Raise all windows and close all doors.
Remove the lift arms from below the vehicle.
Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.

Rear Subframe (Remove and Replace)

Remove

Install

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