Tesla Model S: Mount - Motor - Side (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove drive unit assembly:
- Large drive units: Refer to procedure
- Small drive units: Refer to procedure
- Using suitable lifting equipment, support the drive unit.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, use appropriate
equipment when performing this operation.
- Remove the bolt that secures the mounting to the subframe
(torque 90 Nm).
- Maneuver the mounting from the subframe bracket and remove it.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution: Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts when
the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is in the
ride height position.
- Maneuver the mounting into position. Install the bolt that
secures the mounting to the subframe, but do not torque at this
time.
- Install the bolts (x3) that secure the mounting to the drive
unit (torque 22 Nm).
- Transfer the vehicle to a 4-post lift and torque the bushings
(refer to procedure).
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must
be worn when performing this operation.Warning: To avoid personal injury, safety-toe shoes and
cut-resistant gloves are recommended whe
Use brake cleaner to clean the threaded rod and the nut bearing
assemblies.
Use 3M Spray Lube 08878 or equivalent to lubricate the threaded
rod and the nut bearing assemblies.
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Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the rear wheel arch liner
(refer to procedure).
Clean the areas that surround the connections
at each end of the