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Drive Unit - Front (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Put the new front drive unit assembly underneath the gantry.
  2. Attach the sling tool to the front drive unit assembly.
    NOTE: The new front drive unit assembly comes filled with EDF2 fluid.
    NOTE: Follow the mounting points as indicated for the Model 3 rear drive unit.
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  3. Secure the sling tool to the gantry, and then raise the new front drive unit assembly out of the crate.
  4. With an assistant, move the front drive unit stand and underhoist stand under the new front drive unit, and then lower the sling tool to put the new front drive unit onto the front drive unit stand adapter.
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  5. Remove the sling tool from the gantry, and then remove the hooks (x3) that attach the sling tool to the new front drive unit assembly.
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  6. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor to the bracket on the front drive unit assembly (torque 24 N.m).
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  7. Install the clips (x2) that attach the A/C compressor electrical harness to the front drive unit assembly.
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  8. Install the 2nd generation front drive unit assembly into the vehicle. See DRIVE UNIT - FRONT (2ND GENERATION) (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
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