Tesla Model X Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model X: Drain

  1. Put the vehicle into "Tow" mode.
  2. Remove the LH rear wheel (refer to procedure).
  3. Release the bolts (x2) that secure the brake caliper to the knuckle (torque 120 Nm). Release the caliper and use the S-hook to support it.

    Caution: To avoid damage to the brake line, the brake caliper must be supported at all times.

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  4. Release the ABS harness from the bracket on the knuckle.

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  5. Release the bolt that secures the upper link to the knuckle (torque 140 Nm).

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  6. Disconnect the harness from the electric park brake (EPB) caliper.

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  7. Use the park brake caliper release tool to release the park brake calipers (refer to procedure).
  8. Release the bolt that secures the toe link to the knuckle (torque 130 Nm).

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  9. Release the nut and bolt that secure the damper to the knuckle (torque 140 Nm).

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  10. Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
  11. Prepare a drain pan to catch the gearbox fluid.
  12. On the LH side of the gearbox, release the drain plug. Allow the fluid to completely drain, then reinstall the drain plug (torque 28 Nm).

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    Caution: Do not attempt to fill the drive unit through the upper plug.