Tesla Model 3: Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
3/4 Ton Underhoist Stand (1081765-00-A)
Remove
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Drain the front drive unit gearbox fluid. See Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (Drain and Refill).
- Support the LH side of the front drive unit with an underhoist stand, as shown.
Caution: Place a show towel between the underhoist stand and front drive unit.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit to the front subframe.
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Torque 80 Nm
- Carefully lower the front underhoist stand until the front drive unit oil pump is accessible.
- Remove the bolts that attach the front drive unit oil pump to the front drive unit. Torque 5 Nm + 20 degrees
- Remove the front drive unit oil pump.
Tip:
Use the front drive unit as a fulcrum to
leverage out the oil pump.
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Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Install
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for
the following:
Lubricate the front drive unit oil pump o-rings with
ATF-9.
Use Toolbox to up
Oil Screen - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL DRAIN, MODEL 3 (1134264-00-A)
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL FILL, MODEL 3 (1139126-00-A)
Tool, DUF Dipstick, Model 3 (1446276-20-A)
SWITCHBOX, OIL PUMP, MODEL 3 (1131264-00-A
Seal - Oil - Differential to Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and
Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)
Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic (1096075-00-A)
Install Tool, Output Seal, Model 3 (1131206-00-A)
Tool, Seal Puller, Adjustable (1052583-00-A)
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Module - Body Controller - LH - Install
Install
Install the clip that attach the shroud to the LH body controller module.
Note: Make sure that both clips are fully seated so that the edge
of the shroud is parallel with the line on the back of the LH body controller
module.
Maneuver the LH body controller module into position unde
Striker - Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace
