Tesla Model S: Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) - Installation
Installation
- Loosen the bolts that secure the 2 sections of the LH motor
mount.
- Set the new motor mount into position.
- Secure the 3 bolts that secure the motor to the LH motor mount
(torque 38 Nm).
- Secure the 2 bolts that secure the LH side motor mount to the
side rail (torque 50 Nm).
- Position the 3 shim tools between the RH motor mount and body.
Note: These tools ensure proper clearance. Leave
them in place until prompted to remove.
1 |
2-pronged shim tool |
2 |
Hook shim tool |
3 |
Straight shim tool |
- Working from the underhood area, position the 2-pronged shim
around the RH motor mount front bushing.
- Reach beneath the motor and position the hook shim tool
between the mount and outer bushing.
- Reach downward between the V-brace and cross brace and
position the straight shim tool between the mount and inner
bushing.
- Tighten the 2 bolts that secure the 2 parts of the LH motor
mount together (torque 50 Nm).
- Remove the shim tools.
- Repeat step 5 to reposition the shim tools to ensure that the
motor did not shift.
- If all 3 shim tools can be easily installed and removed,
continue to the next step in this procedure.
- If the shim tools can not be easily installed and removed,
adjust the LH side motor mount (refer to procedure).
- Reinstall all components that were removed for access.
- Refill and bleed the cooling system (refer to procedure).
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Note: This procedure assumes that the RH mount has been
replaced, but that the shim tools cannot be repositioned to verify
proper clearance. If this happens, follow this procedure to adjust
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1054946-0
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1057312-
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When you finish driving, simply exit the vehicle. When
you leave Model S with your phone key and key fob, it
powers off automatically, turning off the instrument
panel and touchscreen.
Model S also powers off automatically after being in
Park for 30 minutes, even if you are sitting in the drive
Removal
Remove LH wrapped panel trim (refer to procedure)
Remove mat from footwell.
Release clips (x8) and adhesive pad (x1) securing closeout
extension to console.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Caution: Replace any broken clips.