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Remove the rear subframe (refer to procedure).
Note: Before continuing, move the subframe fixture to the gantry.
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Place a coolant catcher under the subframe fixture.
Note: The 2 coolant hoses that are still attached to the drive unit are removed as an
assembly.
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Release the clip that secures the coolant hoses to the subframe.
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Release the clip that secures the low voltage harness to the coolant
hoses.
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At the front of the drive unit, release the bolt that secures the coolant hose
bracket (torque 5.5 Nm).
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Plug the holes for the HV cables.
Caution: Do not allow coolant to enter the openings for the HV
cables.
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Release the 2 coolant hoses from the front LH side of the drive unit.
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Release the 2 coolant hoses from the RH side of the drive unit.
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On each side of the subframe, release the 2 grommets that secure the wheel speed
sensor harness.
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On each side of the subframe, release the bolt that secures the upper link to
the knuckle (torque 140 Nm).
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On each side of the subframe, release the bolt that secures the toe link to the
knuckle (torque 130 Nm).
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Use the axle extractor tool to release the driveshafts from the
transmission.
Caution: Do not let the driveshafts rest on the input seal.
Note: When releasing the RH driveshaft, position the tool at the bottom of the
driveshaft.
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Remove and discard the cable tie that secures the NVH pad to the drive
unit.
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Remove the NVH pad from the LH side of the drive unit:
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Working from behind the drive unit, release the hook-and-loop straps that
secure the NVH pad.
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Working from in front of the drive unit, remove the clip that secures the
NVH pad to the LH side motor mount.
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Pull the NVH pad outboard to remove it.
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Remove the bolt that secures the front of the drive unit to the subframe (torque
90 Nm).
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Remove the bolt that secures the rear of the drive unit to the subframe (torque
90 Nm).
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Release the 3 bolts that secure the LH side motor mount to the drive unit
(torque 22 Nm).
Note: This causes the LH side of the drive unit to drop slightly.
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Remove the bolt that secures the LH side motor mount to the subframe (torque 90
Nm).
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Push the LH side motor mount outboard.
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Secure the tilt-lift extension to the crane.
Note: To secure the tilt-lift extension to the drive unit use Tesla P/N 1016260-00-A
or an equivalent M8x1.25x20mm long, class 10.9, high strength bolt.
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Secure the tilt-lift extension to the LH side of the drive unit.
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Secure the tilt-lift extension to the RH side of the drive unit.
Caution: While lifting the drive unit assembly in the next step, have an
assistant brace a screwdriver or similar tool against the subframe and hold the
sway bar out of the way. Do not brace the tool against the motor mount.
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Lift the drive unit out of the subframe.