Tesla Model S: Gearbox Fluid - Large Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension,
activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Drain & Refill
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
- Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
Note: The fluid should only be drained when the
transmission is warm.
Warning: Be careful when draining the fluid; the fluid can
be very hot.
- Position a container to collect the fluid.
- Clean the area around the filler plug.
- Remove the filler plug.
- Remove the drain plug and allow the liquid to drain into the
container.
Note: Allow the fluid to drain completely before
continuing this procedure.
- Clean and install the drain plug (torque 28 Nm).
- Fill the drive unit with the correct amount of proper fluid:
- Use the fluid specified in General Information
> Fluids and Capacities > Fluids .
- Use the amount specified in General Information
> Fluids and Capacities > Fluid Capacities .
Caution: Do not fill to the bottom of the filler plug
opening. Use exactly the specified amount of fluid.
- Install the filler plug (torque 28 Nm).
- Install the mid aero shield.
- Lower the vehicle.
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Drain & Refill
Position the vehicle in preparation for
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1051509-
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Suppl
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In addition to having mirrors fold automatically
whenever you park Model S, you can fold (and unfold)
mirrors anytime your driving speed is less than 31 mph
(50 km/h). This is useful for parking in tight spaces. To
do so, touch Controls > Fold Mirrors.
When you fold mirrors, a Location Saved
Note: Make sure at least 14 L of the specified coolant is
available before beginning this procedure.
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Information > Capacities, Fluids, and
Lubricants > Fluids.
Special tools required for this pro