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Ground Strap - Front Drive Unit - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
  2. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  6. Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure .
  7. Fully raise the vehicle.
  8. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) - Remove And Replace .
  9. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    G14844048Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Slide the red release tab to unlock the front drive unit HV harness connector.
    G14844049Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Slowly unlatch the release handle on the front drive unit HV harness connector, and then disconnect the connector from the front drive unit.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the handle; doing so could damage the connector alignment tabs.
    G14844050Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit.

    6 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    G14844051Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit.
    G14844052Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the HV battery, and then remove the ground strap from the vehicle.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    G14844053Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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