Tesla Model 3: Inverter - Rear Drive Unit - Remove
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Skt, 3/8in Dr, 10EP Torx Plus External (1130479-00-A)
Caution:
This procedure must not be used for replacement of a
defective inverter. For inverter replacement, see Inverter -
Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace). Use this procedure to
remove and install a functional inverter as part of another
component's service operation. For example, the rear drive
unit motor or gearbox.
Remove
- Remove the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit -
Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Secure an ESD strap to the inverter housing.
- Remove the 3-phase access label.
- Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the 3-phase
access cover to the rear drive unit.
- Remove and discard the 3-phase access cover.
- Remove and discard the bolts (x3) that attach
the 3-phase terminals to the inverter assembly.
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH mount to
the rear drive unit, and remove the mount from the rear
drive unit.
- Remove and discard the bolts (x12) that attach
the inverter to the gearbox assembly.
- Carefully remove the inverter assembly from
the rear drive unit and allow the coolant to drain.
- Remove and discard the inverter gasket.
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Install
Secure the ESD strap to the inverter housing.
Carefully pee
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Skt, 3/8in Dr, 10EP Torx Plus External
(1130479-00-A)
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Install
Put on an antistatic wrist strap, and connect the strap to a body ground
point.
If not already installed, position a car computer shroud on the car
computer, and then install the clips (x4) that attach the shroud to the
computer.
Bring the car computer to where it installs
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components.
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