Tesla Model 3: Harness - Drive Unit - Front (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Partially raise the vehicle to a comfortable working height. See Raise
Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Fullly raise the vehicle.
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front
(Remove and Replace).

- Release the grey locking tab, and then press on the tab to
disconnect the front drive unit logic connector near the LH side of the
front subframe.

- 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.

Other assemblies hidden for clarity
- Release the clips that attach the front drive unit harness to the front
subframe.

- Release the clips that attach the front drive unit harness to the
inverter.
- Remove the front drive unit harness from the front subframe.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test on the front drive unit harness connectors to
verify that the connectors are fully attached.
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Remove
Remove the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH headliner tweeter
connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the front ove
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the hood latch cov
Harness - Main Front- Remove
Remove
Open the front LH and front RH doors
Open the hood.
Place wheel chocks on both rear wheels.
Put vehicle in Neutral.
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Dis
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Install
Position the subframe lifting tool and subframe underneath the vehicle.
Connect the air line to the subframe lifting tool.
With an assistant, slowly raise the rear drive unit and subframe into
position.
Caution:
Assist with the routing of HV harnesses and coolant hoses through
compo
Identification Labels
Vehicle Identification Number
You can find the VIN at the following
locations:
Touch the Tesla "T" at the top center of
the touchscreen. The popup window
displays the VIN.
Stamped on a plate located at the top of
the dashboard. Can be seen by looking