Tesla Model S: Rear Drive Unit
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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
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1000991
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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Removal
Remove the driver's side footwell cover (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the slot in the
upper intermediate shaft.
Release the upper intermediate shaft from the co
Removal
Partially raise the liftgate to access the back
of the applique.
Pull up on the back of the applique to release
the clips and remove the applique.
Add a mark to the underside of the applique to
indicate that is has been removed.
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