Tesla Model S: Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Replace)
Note: Loosen suspension fasteners by hand, then
use a cordless electric drill with a 3/8 in drive adapter and an
3/8 in drive air ratchet wrench.
Removal
Remove the drive unit (refer to procedure).
Installation
Note: Perform the Installation section of
40012001, "Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Install)".
- Refill the gearbox fluid.
- Inspect any components to be reused for wear or damage before
transferring them to the new drive unit. Replace any damaged
components.
- Use Toolbox to reset the immobilizer.
- If using this procedure to replace the Performance drive unit,
perform a break-in procedure. During this procedure, a "zinging" or
"zipping" sound can be heard in the vehicle cabin near the drive
unit area.
Note: This procedure is not required for
Base drive units.
- Ensure that the battery state of charge is 70% or higher.
- Accelerate from 0 mph to at least 30 mph (48 kph) at wide
open throttle 2 to 6 times or until the zinging/zipping sound
has disappeared.
Warning: Be sure to comply with all local
traffic safety laws and only perform such maneuvers
in a suitable location such as a large empty parking
lot or nonresidential side street with little to no
traffic.
Note: Do not deliver the vehicle to the
customer until the sound is completely gone.
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Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1000991
Special tools required for this procedure:
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Information > Capacities, Fluids, and
Lubricants > Fluids.
Removal
Remove drive unit assembly:
Large drive units: Refer to procedure
Small drive units: Refer to procedure
Using suitable lifting equipment, support th
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the 1st generation front fascia applique. If the vehicle is equipped
with a 2nd generation front fascia applique, refer to procedure
10011302 (refer to procedure).
Removal
Remove the front fascia grill (refer to p
Model S is equipped with a reading light on each side of
the rear seats, located above the door and next to the
coat hangers (see Coat Hangers ). To turn a
reading light on or off, press its lens. If you leave a
reading light turned on, it automatically turns off when
Model S powers off.
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