2025-03-12

Rear Drive Unit Inverter Inlet (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1830021002 FRT 0.00 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.

Remove

  1. Remove HV battery rear skid plate enclosure. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.
  2. Position coolant drain container under rear of vehicle.
  3. Disconnect RDU inverter inlet hose from rear of HV battery and plug both ends.
  4. Disconnect RDU inverter inlet hose from fluid coupling and allow coolant to drain from inverter.
  5. Release RDU inverter inlet tube from RDU HV cable harness.
  6. Remove RDU inverter inlet hose from between subframe and drive unit.

Install

  1. Position RDU inverter inlet hose for installation between subframe and drive unit.
  2. Secure RDU inverter inlet hose onto RDU HV cable harness.
  3. Remove plugs and connect RDU inverter inlet hose to rear of HV battery.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test on the fittings to make sure that they are secure.
  4. Remove hose plugs and connect coolant inlet hose to rear drive unit.
  5. Install HV battery rear skid plate enclosure. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.