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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Installation
Use a scraping tool to remove the majority of
the adhesive from the body, leaving a smooth layer of the original
adhesive approximately 1 mm thick or less.
Remove all existing butyl patches and replace
them with new ones
Removal
Remove the rear fascia assembly (refer to procedure).
Set the fascia assembly on a flat, clean surface.
Disconnect the parking distance sensor connector.
Carefully release the parking dis