Tesla Model S: Rear Drive Unit
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Rear Drive Unit
- Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Replace)
- Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Install)
- Drive Unit - Rear - Small (Remove and Install)
- Mount - Motor - Side (Remove and Replace)
- Bushing - Drive Unit - Front (Remove and Replace)
- Bushing - Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Replace)
- Sensor - Motor - Speed (Remove and Replace)
- Gearbox Fluid - Large Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
- Gearbox Fluid - Small Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
- Oil Seal - Differential to Driveshaft Assembly - LH (Remove and Replace)
- Driveshaft Assembly - LH (Remove and Replace)
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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 (r
Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Install)
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1000991
Drive Unit - Rear - Small (Remove and Install)
Special tools required for this procedure:
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Information > Capacities, Fluids, and
Lubricants > Fluids.
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TPMS - Set Thresholds
Note: This procedure
only applies to vehicles with the Baolong TPMS system (vehicles
built before approximately September 10, 2014).
Set thresholds
In the Service Manual, refer to
General Information > Technical Data > Tire pressures. Note the
appropriate hard a
Carpet - Interior Complete (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove driver seat (refer to procedure)
Remove passenger seat.
Remove driver footrest (refer to procedure)
Remove LH sill panel trim (refer to procedure)
Remove RH sill panel trim.
Remove rear seat cushion (refer to procedure)
Loosen bolts (x2) securing front
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