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

Remove the 2nd generation front drive unit assembly from the vehicle. See DRIVE UNIT - FRONT (2ND GENERATION) (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
Release the clips (x2) that attach the A/C compressor electrical harness to the front drive unit assembly.

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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor to the bracket on the front drive unit assembly.

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Attach the drive unit sling tool to the front drive unit assembly and hand tighten the bolts to the sling tool.
NOTE: Follow the mounting points for the Model 3 rear drive unit as shown with the tool instructions.

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Put the drive unit stand underneath the gantry, and then secure the sling tool to the gantry.

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Raise the sling tool so that there is a slight tension on the sling tool cables.

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Raise the sling tool to lift the front drive unit assembly off the motor stand.

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Put the front drive unit assembly above an empty crate made for the front drive unit or use a pallet, and then lower the front drive unit assembly onto the crate or pallet.