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Front Drive Unit Assembly - Assembly, Breather, 3DU - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the body controller. See BODY CONTROLLERS - ASSEMBLY, FRONT CONTROLLER GEN 3 - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. Remove bolts (x2) that attach the front harness bracket to the vehicle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    G16603509Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16603510Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Move the front harness bracket forward appropriately to remove the front drive unit breather.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
    • 1/2 in to 3/8 in adapter
    • 22 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    G16603511Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16603512Courtesy of TESLA, INC.