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Tesla Model 3: Inverter - Rear Drive Unit - Remove

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 Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Install)

SPECIAL TOOLS

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

  1. Remove the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Secure an ESD strap to the inverter housing.
  3. Remove the 3-phase access label. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit - Remove
  4. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the 3-phase access cover to the rear drive unit.
  5. Remove and discard the 3-phase access cover.
  6. Remove and discard the bolts (x3) that attach the 3-phase terminals to the inverter assembly.
  7. Remove the bolts that attach the LH mount to the rear drive unit, and remove the mount from the rear drive unit.
  8. Remove and discard the bolts (x12) that attach the inverter to the gearbox assembly.
  9. Carefully remove the inverter assembly from the rear drive unit and allow the coolant to drain.
  10. Remove and discard the inverter gasket.

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