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

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Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

Remove

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

Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pump.

Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

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

Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the resolver electrical connector.

Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.

Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

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

Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.
  2. 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
Top view of the rear subframe

Bottom view of the rear subframe
Bottom view of the rear subframe

  1. 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.

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