Tesla Model S: Bushing - Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Replace)
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must
be worn when performing this operation.Warning: To avoid personal injury, safety-toe shoes and
cut-resistant gloves are recommended whe
Use brake cleaner to clean the threaded rod and the nut bearing
assemblies.
Use 3M Spray Lube 08878 or equivalent to lubricate the threaded
rod and the nut bearing assemblies.
Slid
Removal
Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
Remove the bolt that secures the speed sensor to the end bell
(torque 8 Nm).
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Removal
Remove driver seat (refer to procedure)
Remove passenger seat.
Remove driver footrest (refer to procedure)
Remove LH sill panel trim (refer to procedure)
Remove RH sill panel trim.
Remove rear seat cushion (refer to procedure)
Loosen bolts (x2) securing front
Removal
Peel back the carpeting at the front of the underhood storage
unit.
Disconnect the emergency hood release and front light harnesess.