Last modified: 09/10/2020 12:34:46

Subframe Assembly - Front (RWD) (Remove and Install)

Correction code 30010301

FRT 1.55

NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.

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Warning

This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to . ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com

• Raise and support vehicle

Note

Ensure vehicle is not charging before lifting it off the ground, Set air suspension to "Jack Mode" if equipped

• Open LH front door

• Lower LH front window

• Set steering wheel straight ahead

• Lock steering wheel into position

Note

Protect seat from damage

• Open hood
• Remove rear apron

Note

14x clips

• Remove access panel
• Note

3x clips, 1x connector

• Remove fasteners securing the frunk assembly

Note

5x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Newer vehicles may be equipped with 1x push clip securing frunk to reservoir neck

• Remove frunk assembly from vehicle

Note

6x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing

• Remove bolt securing the steering gear assembly to intermediate shaft assembly
• Note

1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm

• Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly

• Power off vehicle from center display

Note

Via Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off

• Disconnect 12V negative terminal and first responders loop

Note

1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector, Ensure vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V, Negative terminal should be disconnected before FRL, Allow 2 minutes for all electrical circuits to fully discharge

Disconnect the steering gear assembly connectors

Note

2x connectors, Two stage connectors, Slide red locking tab to unlock, then depress the connector release to disconnect

• Disconnect logic connectors from steering gear assembly

Note

2x locking connectors, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector

Remove LH front wheel cap

Note

1x cap, Use both hands to gently pull the wheel cap to release the clips, Wheels may be equipped with center caps

Remove RH front wheel cap

Note

1x cap, Use both hands to gently pull the wheel cap to release the clips, Wheels may be equipped with center caps

• Loosen RH front wheel
• Note

5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

• Loosen LH front wheel
• Note

5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

• Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks

Note

Set vehicle to a comfortable working height,