Tesla Model 3: Harness - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the rear subframe. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and
Install).

- Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pump.

- Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear drive
unit.

- Disconnect the resolver electrical connector.

- Release the clip that attaches the RH rear ABS wheel speed sensor
connector to the subframe, and then disconnect the connector from the rear
subframe harness.
Tip: Use a mechanical pickup tool to hold the connector in place, and then
release the connector clip with a screwdriver.

- Disconnect the 12V electrical connector from the rear drive unit.

- Release the clip that attaches the rear drive unit electrical harness to
the rear subframe at the lower LH side of the rear drive unit.
- Release the clip that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor
connector to the subframe, and then disconnect the connector from the rear
subframe harness.
Tip: Use a mechanical pickup tool to hold the connector in place, and then
release the connector clip with a screwdriver.
Top view of the rear subframe
Bottom view of the rear subframe
- Release the clips that attach the subframe electrical harness to the
bottom and top of the rear subframe, and then remove the electrical harness
from the rear subframe.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Harness - Thermal Beam- Remove
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Release the c
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Glass - Body - Rear Quarter - LH (Remove and Replace)-
Remove
Remove
Open the LH rear door.
Fully lower the LH rear window.
Open the trunk.
Release the clip that attaches the rear primary seal to the C-pillar
using a clip prytool.
Pull the LH rear primary seal from the rear quarter g
Front Upper Control Arm (FUCA) Mount - LH - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, FUCA Ride Height, Model 3 (1450399-00-A)
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Ap