REAR DRIVE UNIT EMERGENC The rear drive unit is located between the rear wheels under the fl oor pan of the Model S (high performance drive unit shown below). It converts the DC current from the high voltage battery into the 3-phase AC current that the electric motor uses to power the rear wheels. Y RESPONSE GUIDE HIGH V O L T A GE C OMPONENT Drive unit is located between the rear wheels S WARNING: Regardless of the disabling procedure you use, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE ENERGIZED! Cutting, crushing or touching high voltage components can result in serious injury or death. 9