Tesla Model 3: Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the rear subframe. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and
Install).

- Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pump.

- Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear drive
unit.

- Disconnect the resolver electrical connector.

- Release the clip that attaches the RH rear ABS wheel speed sensor
connector to the subframe, and then disconnect the connector from the rear
subframe harness.
Tip: Use a mechanical pickup tool to hold the connector in place, and then
release the connector clip with a screwdriver.

- Disconnect the 12V electrical connector from the rear drive unit.

- Release the clip that attaches the rear drive unit electrical harness to
the rear subframe at the lower LH side of the rear drive unit.
- Release the clip that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor
connector to the subframe, and then disconnect the connector from the rear
subframe harness.
Tip: Use a mechanical pickup tool to hold the connector in place, and then
release the connector clip with a screwdriver.
Top view of the rear subframe
Bottom view of the rear subframe
- Release the clips that attach the subframe electrical harness to the
bottom and top of the rear subframe, and then remove the electrical harness
from the rear subframe.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
READ NEXT:
Harness - Thermal Beam- Remove
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Release the c
SEE MORE:
Cooling System - Remove
Remove
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).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Di
Remove
Outside Edge of Skull Cap
Inside Edge of Skull Cap
Pull outward to release the clips that attach the rear of the LH door
mirror skull cap to the LH door mirror.
Pry up along the inside and outside edge of the LH door mirror skull cap,
working toward the front of the skull cap