Correction code 18301200 1.14 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

1. Raise and support vehicle
   Note

   Ensure vehicle is not charging

   

   

   

2. Open LH front door

   

3. Lower LH front window

   

4. Open hood

   

   

5. Remove rear underhood apron
   Note

   14x clips

   

   

6. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox:(link)
7. Run ODIN routine
8. Run ODIN routine
9. Run ODIN routine PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-COOLANTvia Toolbox:(link)
10. Power off vehicle from center display
    Note

    Via Controls > Safety > Power Off, Select Power Off button at warning dialogue box

    

    

11. Disconnect LV battery and first responder loop
    Note

    2x connectors, Ensure that one minute has passed after window movement before performing the power-off, Release green locking tab, Press black tab then pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL, Allow 2 minutes for all electrical circuits to fully discharge

    

    

    

    

12. Remove fresh air gutter assembly
    Note

    3x clips

    

    

13. Remove access panel from frunk assembly
    Note

    3x clips, 1x connector, 3x guide tabs, Frunk safety switch, Grasp access panel at top and pull it back to release clips, Disconnect switch

    

    

14. Release frunk service panel
    Note

    3x clips, Pull towards front of vehicle to release, if equipped

    

15. Remove bolts securing frunk assembly from body
    Note

    4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

16. Remove frunk assembly from vehicle
    Note

    8x clips, 3x location pins, Replace any clips if broken or missing

    

    

17. Remove ambient temperature sensor cover from active grille shutter

    

    

18. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor connector
    Note

    1x connector

    

19. Disconnect active grille shutter actuator connector
    Note

    1x connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector

    

20. Remove bolts securing frunk reinforcement assembly
    Note

    2x bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm

    

    

21. Remove frunk reinforcement from cooling fan module assembly
    Note

    Slide the frunk reinforcement towards rear of vehicle

    

22. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    Note

    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Ensure an audible click of locks on both sides is heard before lowering, Vehicle may tilt to the side if both locks are not engaged

    

    

23. Remove bolts securing front aero shield
    Note

    7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

24. Remove front aero shield from studs
    Note

    2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm

    

    

25. Remove clips securing LH front wheel liner to lower valance
    Note

    3x push clips

    

26. Remove nut securing lower valance to LH side of inner fascia
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm

    

27. Remove clips securing RH front wheel liner to lower valance
    Note

    3x push clips

    

28. Remove nut securing lower valance to RH side of inner fascia
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm

    

29. Release super horn harness
    Note

    1x connector, 1x clip, Pull tab to disengage lock, then release connector, Speaker is located behind RH wheel liner, Connector access may vary depending on revision

    

    

30. Remove bolts securing front valance to front fascia and remove front valance
    Note

    8x bolts, T40, 3 Nm, Newer vehicles are equipped with 6x bolts, T40, 3 Nm, and 2x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm

    

    

    

31. Place coolant drain container below LH front of vehicle

    

32. Disconnect radiator inlet hose
    Note

    1x spring clip, Plug hose and radiator

    

    

33. Place coolant drain container below RH front of vehicle

    

34. Disconnect radiator outlet hose
    Note

    1x spring clip, Plug hose and radiator

    

    

35. Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle

    

36. Disconnect cooling fan module connector
    Note

    1x connector, Disconnect this after coolant hose is capped to avoid coolant damaging connector

    

37. Remove LH bolt securing bottom of condenser fan module to ankle catcher
    Note

    1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, Hold condenser fan module to ease removal of bolt

    

38. Remove RH bolt securing bottom of condenser fan module to ankle catcher
    Note

    1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, Hold condenser fan module to ease removal of bolt

    

39. Remove cooling fan module assembly from vehicle
    Note

    Recommend assistance

    

    

40. Remove active grill shutter assembly
    Note

    14x locking tabs, Release locking tabs securing active grill shutter to cooling fan and shroud assembly

    

    

    

    

41. Remove radiator from cooling fan module assembly
    Note

    2x locking tab, 2x holding mount, Release upper and lower locking tabs securing radiator to cooling fan and shroud assembly then draw out from holding mount, If new radiator assembly is found without stone guard follow Stand Alone procedure 18302500402If found with stone guard follow Stand Alone procedure

    

    

    

42. Remove thermal foam liner
    Note

    3x foam strips

    

43. Remove stone guard
    Note

    2x clips, 2x datums

    

    

44. Clean debris from radiator
    Note

    Vacuum both sides of radiator, Do not damage fins of radiator

    

    

45. Clean radiator with compressed air
    Note

    Clean both sides of radiator with compressed air, Do not damage fins of radiator

    

    

    

46. Install stone guard
    Note

    2x clips, 2x datums

    

    

47. Install thermal foam liner
    Note

    3x foam strips

    

    

48. Install radiator to cooling fan module assembly
    Note

    2x locking tab, 2x holding mount, Draw in holding mount then install upper and lower locking tabs securing radiator to cooling fan and shroud assembly

    

    

    

49. Install active grill shutter assembly
    Note

    14x locking tabs

    

    

    

    

50. Install cooling fan module assembly into vehicle
    Note

    2x bolts, 8mm, 10 Nm, Recommend assistance to support the cooling fan module assembly and hand-tighten install LH and RH bolts, Torque at later step

    

    

    

51. Install RH bolt securing bottom of condenser fan module to ankle catcher
    Note

    1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, Gently lift condenser fan module to position into place and install bolt

    

52. Install LH bolt securing bottom of condenser fan module to ankle catcher
    Note

    1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, Gently lift condenser fan module to position into place and install bolt

    

53. Position coolant drain container below RH front of vehicle

    

54. Install radiator outlet hose
    Note

    1x spring clip, Remove plugs from both ends of the coolant connection, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated

    

    

55. Position coolant drain container below LH front of vehicle

    

56. Install radiator inlet hose
    Note

    1x spring clip, Remove plugs from both ends of the coolant connection, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated

    

    

57. Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle

    

58. Connect cooling fan module connector
    Note

    1x connector

    

59. Position front valance to front fascia and install bolts securing front valance to front fascia
    Note

    8x bolts, T40, 3 Nm, Newer vehicles are equipped with 6x bolts, T40, 3 Nm and 2x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm

    

    

    

60. Secure super horn harness
    Note

    1x connector, 1x clip, Engage locking tab

    

    

61. Install nut securing lower valance to LH side of inner fascia
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm

    

62. Install clips securing LH front wheel liner to lower valance
    Note

    3x push clips

    

63. Install nut securing lower valance to RH side of inner fascia
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm

    

64. Install clips securing RH front wheel liner to lower valance
    Note

    3x push clips

    

65. Position front aero shield onto vehicle and secure with two nuts
    Note

    2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm, Hand-tighten the nuts to temporarily hold the panel in place then torque to specification

    

    

66. Install front aero shield bolts
    Note

    7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Apply Loctite 222 onto bolts before installing

    

    

67. Lower vehicle fully
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered

    

    

    

68. Install frunk reinforcement onto cooling fan module assembly
    Note

    Position CFM mounts onto tabs on CFM

    

69. Install bolts securing frunk reinforcement
    Note

    2x bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm

    

70. Connect ambient temperature sensor connector
    Note

    1x connector

    

71. Install ambient temperature sensor cover to active grille shutter

    

    

72. Connect active grille shutter actuator connector
    Note

    1x connector, Engage locking tab

    

73. Remove coolant bottle cap
    Note

    (*Use this step for Model 3 Heat pump vehicles)

    

    

74. Place empty coolant container into front storage area

    

75. Fill container with coolant
    Note

    Do not draw in air during fill process, For RWD, The entire system requires coolant is 15L, for AWD, The entire system requires coolant is 18L

    

76. Place filled coolant container into front storage area

    

77. Place refill hose inside filled coolant container
    Note

    Make sure hose end is fully submerged into coolant

    

    

78. Install coolant reservoir adapter cap onto coolant bottle assembly
    Note

    (*Use step for Model 3 with Heat Pump & NV35) 1x adapter cap, Adapter found in Vacuum Refill kit, turn clockwise to tighten cap onto coolant bottle

    

    

    

79. Setup vacuum refill tool
    Note

    Verify all valves on refill tool are in the closed position, See image for clarity

    

    

80. Connect vacuum refill hose to refill cap on coolant bottle
    Note

    Perform push-pull-push test to verify hose is fully engaged (*Use this step for Model 3 Heat Pump vehicles)

    

    

81. Position overflow hose into empty container

    

82. Connect shop air supply to coolant refill tool
    Note

    If not already done, Verify refill valve is set to off

    

83. Open air inlet valve to draw a vacuum, Once gauge stabilizes, Fully close valve
    Note

    Gauge stabilizes roughly (60-70 cmHg), Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed

    

    

84. Monitor gauge for 30 seconds to verify vacuum is maintained in cooling system
    Note

    If vacuum is not maintained there may be a leak in the cooling system, Verify no loose connections or fittings on vacuum refill tool causing vacuum leak

    

    

85. Slowly open coolant refill valve to allow coolant to be drawn into coolant refill hose, Close valve when hose is full of coolant
    Note

    This purges trapped air from the hose

    

86. Once gauge reads zero, close refill valve

    

    

87. Disconnect shop air supply from coolant refill tool

    

88. Remove coolant refill hose from coolant container

    

89. Remove coolant overflow hose from coolant container

    

90. Disconnect vacuum refill hose from refill cap on coolant bottle
    Note

    (*Use this step for Model 3 Heat Pump procedures)

    

91. Remove coolant refill tool from vehicle

    

    

92. Remove both coolant containers from underhood area
    Note

    (*Use this step for NV35 vehicles)

    

93. Connect first responder loop and LV battery
    Note

    2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated

    

    

    

94. Run ODIN routine
95. Run ODIN routine PROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAINvia Service Mode:
    • Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Stop Thermal Fill/Drain
    • Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Stop Coolant Fill/Drain
    • Thermal ➜ Refrigerant System ➜ Stop Refrigerant Fill/Drain
    via Service Mode Plus:
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Stop Coolant Fill/Drain
    • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Stop Coolant Fill/Drain
    via Toolbox:(link)
96. Run ODIN routine TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGE-STARTvia Toolbox:(link)
97. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
    Note

    Ensure that fluid level is at Max line

    

98. Install coolant bottle cap
    Note

    (*Use this step for Model 3 Heat Pump vehicles)

    

    

99. Run ODIN routine TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCEvia Service Mode:Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Test Thermal Performancevia Service Mode Plus:
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    via Toolbox:(link)
100. Run ODIN routine TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCEvia Service Mode:Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Test Thermal Performancevia Service Mode Plus:
     • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
     • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
     • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
     • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
     • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
     • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
     via Toolbox:(link)
101. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox:(link)
102. Position frunk assembly to vehicle
     Note

     8x clips, 3x locator pins, Ensure clips are aligned at thermal beam, Replace any clips if broken or missing

     

     

     

     

     

103. Install bolts securing frunk assembly
     Note

     4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Number of bolts may vary depending on build date

     

104. Install frunk service panel
     Note

     3x clips, Push towards rear of vehicle to secure, if equipped

     

105. Install access panel to frunk assembly
     Note

     3x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align 3x tabs then push forward to secure clips

     

     

106. Install fresh air gutter assembly
     Note

     3x clips

     

     

107. Install rear underhood apron
     Note

     14x clips, Hold rear wall of frunk to keep from flexing while engaging front clips

     

     

108. Close hood

     

109. Raise LH front window

     

110. Close LH front door

     

111. Remove lift arms from below vehicle
     Note

     Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle