Tesla Model 3: Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
3/4 Ton Underhoist Stand (1081765-00-A)
Remove
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Drain the front drive unit gearbox fluid. See
Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (Drain and Refill).
- Support the LH side of the front drive unit with an
underhoist stand, as shown.
Caution:
Place a show towel between the underhoist stand
and front drive unit.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit
to the front subframe.
Torque 80 Nm
- Carefully lower the front underhoist stand until the
front drive unit oil pump is accessible.
- Remove the bolts that attach the front drive unit
oil pump to the front drive unit.
Torque 5 Nm + 20 degrees
- Remove the front drive unit oil pump.
Tip:
Use the front drive unit as a fulcrum to
leverage out the oil pump.
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Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for
the following:
Lubricate the front drive unit oil pump o-rings with
ATF-9.
Use Toolbox to up
SPECIAL TOOLS
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL DRAIN, MODEL 3 (1134264-00-A)
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL FILL, MODEL 3 (1139126-00-A)
Tool, DUF Dipstick, Model 3 (1446276-20-A)
SWITCHBOX, OIL PUMP, MODEL 3 (1131264-00-A
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)
Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic (1096075-00-A)
Install Tool, Output Seal, Model 3 (1131206-00-A)
Tool, Seal Puller, Adjustable (1052583-00-A)
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Install
Position the new LH front door glass run seal on the LH front door.
Tip:
If necessary, apply a small amount of P80 lubricant on the length of the seal to
aid installation.
Position the LH door mirror on the LH front door, and then install the
clip that attaches the mirr
Remove
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd
Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and
Install).
Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Remove t