Tesla Model 3: Hose - Inverter Inlet - Front Drive Unit - Remove

Remove

1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
3. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
4. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
5. If equipped, remove the RH front wheel center cap. See Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
6. Loosen the RH front wheel lug nuts.
7. Raise the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
8. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
9. Partially lower the vehicle, and then remove the RH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
10. Remove the RH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
11. Fully raise the vehicle, and then position a coolant drain container underneath the RH front side of the HV battery.

12. Release the clip to separate the front drive unit inverter coolant inlet hose, and then drain the coolant into the coolant drain container.
13. Plug the female side of the front drive unit inverter coolant inlet hose.

14. Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit inverter inlet hose to the vehicle.

15. Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit inverter inlet hose to the front subframe.

 
Other assemblies hidden for clarity  

16. Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit inverter inlet hose to the exterior of the front drive unit gearbox.

17. Release the clip that connects the front drive unit inverter inlet hose to the front drive unit inverter coolant inlet, and then remove the hose from the vehicle.

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