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.
Slid
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Removal
Remove rear trunk side trim (refer to procedure)
Remove rear sill trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x2) securing striker to body (torque 17 Nm).
Remove striker.
Installation
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer