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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Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance automatically
applies steering to avoid a potential collision in
situations where:
Model S is departing a lane and may collide with a
vehicle traveling in the same direction in the adjacent
lane (regardless of the status of the turn signal).
Mo
Removal
Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure).
Remove the front fascia applique:
If the vehicle has the 1st generation front fascia applique,
refer to procedure.
If the vehicle has the 2nd generation front fascia applique,
refer to procedure.