2024-09-04

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

Correction code 30011502 0.36 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.

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Warning
The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
  • 2023-06-14: Added shear plate small bolts torque figure for Structural Pack vehicles.
  • 2023-06-15: Added the whole procedure video as an overview for supplemental purposes only.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Shear Plate - Rear Subframe - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (non-Structural Pack)
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (Structural Pack)
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Large bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body
130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Open the LH front door and fully lower the LH front window.
  3. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  4. Use an underhoist stand to support the front portion of the rear subframe.
  5. Release the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear plate.
  6. Remove the smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
  7. Remove and discard the larger bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body, and then remove the LH shear plate.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
    • 6 in extension

Install

  1. Install the LH shear plate to the rear subframe and HV battery, and then hand-tighten a new bolt to attach the shear plate to the subframe.
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    Note
    The tightening of the bolt will be performed later in this procedure.
  2. Install the smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery.
    For non-structural Pack vehicle:
    35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
    For Structural Pack vehicles:
    62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
  3. Torque the large bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the vehicle, and then mark the bolt with a paint pen after torquing.
    130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
  4. Fasten the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear plate.
  5. Remove the underhoist stand from under the vehicle.
  6. Install the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  7. Close the LH front door and raise the LH front window.
  8. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.