Tesla Model 3: Gearbox - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and
Replace)
Remove
- Remove the rear drive unit
inverter. See
Inverter - Rear Drive Unit
(Remove and Install).
- Setup the gantry to support
the gearbox motor assembly.
- Remove the bolts that attach
the heat exchanger to the
gearbox, and then remove the
heat exchanger from the gearbox.
Torque 5 Nm +30º
- Remove the bolts that attach
the motor assembly to the
gearbox, and then use the gantry
to lift the gearbox from the
motor assembly.
Torque 15 Nm +25º
Install
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to
verify that the hose is fully
seated.
-
Install new o-rings on the
heat exchanger.
-
Install a new oil filter
if the replacement gearbox is
without one.
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Drain
SPECIAL TOOLS
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL DRAIN, MODEL 3
(1134264-00-A)
Refill
Remove the fill plug.
Set the oil fill tool into
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Insert two small flat-blade screwdri
Install
Install the hood plugs on the new hood.
Position the LH and RH hood strut brackets on the new hood, and then
tighten the nuts that attach the brackets to the hood.
Torque 15 Nm
Position the hood striker on the new hood, and then hand tighten the
bolts that attach