Tesla Model 3: Fluid Coupling (55 Degrees) - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3
(1135762-00-A)
Remove
Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Place a coolant drain container underneath the rear
drive unit.
Release the clip that attaches the hose to the 55
degree fluid coupling, and then remove the hose.
Insert a plug in the hose.
Remove the fastener that attaches the 55 degree
fluid coupling to the rear drive unit.
Torque 6 Nm
Remove the 55 degree fluid coupling from the rear
drive unit.
Insert a plug in the rear drive unit 55 degree fluid
coupling opening.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for
the following:
Caution:
Replace all patchbolts .
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose is
fully seated.
Perform an inverter coolant leak test. See Inverter
Coolant Leak Test.
Refill the coolant. See Powertrain Coolant (Drain and
Refill).
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Remove
Remove the cowl screen panel. See
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nut that attaches the front harness ground wire
to the 12V battery ground harness, and remove the wire from the harness.
Remove the 12V auxiliary battery. See
Battery - 12V (Remove
Install
Install the nuts that attach the FUCA mount to the LH front spring and damper.
Torque 23 Nm
Install the LH front spring an