Tesla Model 3: Drive Unit - Front - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)
Lifting Sling, Drive Unit, Model 3 (NA, APAC)
(1130279-00-A)
Lifting Sling, Drive Unit, Model 3 (EMEA)
(1130279-01-A)
Remove
- Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle.
See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and
Install).
- Remove the steering rack. See Steering Rack (RWD)
(Remove and Replace).
- Install an axle extraction tool between the front
drive unit and the inner joint of the LH front drive
unit halfshaft, and then strike the end of the
extraction tool with a dead blow hammer to unseat the halfshaft.
- With assistance, remove the LH front drive unit
halfshaft from the front drive unit, and then install a
halfshaft plug into the opening of the gearbox.
- Repeat steps 3 to 4 on the RH front drive unit
halfshaft.
- Release the locking tab, and then push the handle
downward to disconnect the front drive unit inverter
logic connector.
- Release the red locking tab, and then press down on
the tab to disconnect the resolver logic connector.
- Release the grey locking tab, and then press down on
the tab to disconnect the oil pump connector.
- Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit
harness to the front drive unit motor.
- Release the clips that attach the front drive unit
harness to the front drive unit inverter.
- Remove the front drive unit inverter-heat exchanger
hose. See Hose - Inverter to Heat Exchanger - Front
Drive Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front drive unit inverter inlet hose. See
Hose - Inverter Inlet - Front Drive Unit (Remove and
Replace).
- Position the subframe assembly under the gantry.
- Install the drive unit sling on the gantry hook.
Front drive unit sling hook locations
- Install the drive unit sling hooks on the front
drive unit.
- Slightly raise the gantry hook until the drive unit
sling is taut.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit
to the front subframe.
- Lift the front drive unit up and away from the front subframe.
Note: Make sure not to move the rear front drive
unit support posts.
- Lower the front drive unit onto an appropriate
surface, and then remove the drive unit sling hooks from
the front drive unit.
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Install
Position the new front drive unit under the gant
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat
Cushion - Low
Remove
Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle. See
Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
Release the clips that attach the front drive unit harness to the
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Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the license plate light.
Push the license plate light towards the RH of the vehicle to compress
the clip, and then compress the clip on the other side of the light
Remove
Remove the glove box. See
Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove the pin that attach the glove box damper to the glove box using
needle nose pliers.
Fully open the glove box.
Note: When the glove box is closed, the glove box damper will not
clear for removal.
Turn