Correction code 18400202 1.08 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.NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

1. Open LH front door

   

2. Lower LH front window

   

3. Raise and support vehicle
   Note

   Ensure vehicle is not charging before lifting it off the ground

   

   

   

4. Open hood

   

5. Remove rear apron
   Note

   12x clips

   

   

6. Remove cabin intake upper duct assembly
   Note

   3x clips, Older vehicles may be equipped with 4x clips

   

7. Remove the close out panel from frunk assembly
   Note

   4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Grab the closeout panel from the bottom then pull it upward to release clips

   

   

8. Remove fasteners securing the frunk assembly
   Note

   7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lift up the RBN covers to access the front fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers

   

9. Remove frunk assembly from vehicle
   Note

   10x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing, Number of clips may vary on newer vehicles

   

   

   

10. Remove fresh intake duct
    Note

    2x studs, Remove from bulkhead studs

    

    

11. Disconnect 12V negative terminal
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure the vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V

    

12. Disconnect first responder loop
    Note

    1x connector, Release locking tab

    

13. Remove vent tube hose from LH side of 12V battery
    Note

    1x hose

    

14. Release terminal cover and remove positive terminal
    Note

    2x clips, 1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Do not fully remove positive terminal nut

    

    

15. Remove bolt securing 12V battery upper tie down strap to AC compressor bracket
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

16. Remove battery upper tie down strap
    Note

    Lift battery tie down strap up and remove it from the rear tie down hook strap

    

    

17. Remove 12V battery from vehicle

    

18. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    Note

    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side

    

    

19. Remove outer fasteners from front aero shield
    Note

    7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

20. Remove remaining nuts and remove front aero shield from vehicle
    Note

    2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm

    

21. Lower vehicle fully
    Note

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

    

    

    

22. Position coolant drain container underneath front of vehicle

    

23. Remove coolant bottle cap

    

24. Place fluid extractor in front of vehicle
    Note

    Set Mityvac to evacuate

    

    

25. Evacuate coolant from coolant bottle
    Note

    Place evacuation hose in bottle at left front corner to remove as much fluid as possible, pump fluid into Mityvac evacuator

    

    

26. Disconnect the coolant bottle level sensor connector
    Note

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

    

27. Remove clip securing harness on top of coolant bottle
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

28. Disconnect the sensor for the chiller to battery hose
    Note

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

    

29. Disconnect the sensor for the powertrain supply hose
    Note

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

    

30. Disconnect chiller to battery hose from supermanifold
    Note

    1x spring clip

    

31. Remove thermal sub assembly harness clip on RH side of coolant bottle
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

32. Remove thermal sub assembly harness clip at bottom left of coolant bottle
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

33. Remove screw at the rear of coolant bottle securing the coolant bottle to Supermanifold
    Note

    1x screw, T25, 5 Nm

    

34. Remove screw at the front of coolant bottle securing coolant bottle to Supermanifold
    Note

    1x screw, T25, 5 Nm

    

35. Remove coolant bottle from Supermanifold
    Note

    Remove by sliding the bottle away from the Supermanifold towards the rear of the vehicle, and rotate out the top, Verify coolant bottle o-ring is removed with coolant bottle

    

    

    

36. Disconnect Octovalve connector
    Note

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

    

37. Remove fasteners securing Octovalve to Supermanifold and remove Octovalve from vehicle
    Note

    4x screws, T25, 5 Nm

    

    

    

38. Position Octovalve to Supermanifold and install fasteners securing Octovalve to Supermanifold
    Note

    4x screws, T25, 5 Nm, Ensure dowels on Octovalve engage the Supermanifold before installing fasteners, Octovalve must be flush with Supermanifold to properly seal

    

    

    

39. Connect Octovalve connector
    Note

    1x locking connector, Engage locking tab

    

40. Position the coolant bottle onto the Supermanifold for installation
    Note

    Lubricate coolant bottle o-ring with silicone o-ring lubricant, Verify coolant bottle o-ring is properly seated on coolant bottle, Position the coolant bottle outlet pipe to the Supermanifold coolant inlet

    

    

    

41. Install the screw at rear of coolant bottle securing coolant bottle to Supermanifold
    Note

    1x screw, T25, 5 Nm

    

42. Install screw at front of the coolant bottle securing the coolant bottle to Supermanifold
    Note

    1x screw, T25, 5 Nm

    

43. Install thermal sub assembly harness clip to bottom left of coolant bottle
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

44. Install thermal sub assembly harness clip to RH side of coolant bottle
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

45. Connect the chiller to battery hose to the Supermanifold
    Note

    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated

    

46. Connect the sensor for the powertrain supply hose
    Note

    1x locking connector, Engage locking tab, Harness and coolant hose are color coded, Match harness color to coolant hose color

    

47. Connect the sensor for the chiller to battery hose
    Note

    1x locking connector, Engage locking tab, Harness and coolant hose are color coded, Match harness color to coolant hose color

    

48. Install the retaining clip securing the level sensor pigtail to the coolant bottle
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

49. Connect the coolant bottle level sensor connector
    Note

    1x locking connector, Engage locking tab

    

50. Install 12V battery into vehicle

    

51. Position battery tie down strap onto the battery
    Note

    Hook the upper tie down strap into the rear tie down hook strap and position for installation

    

52. Install bolt securing upper tie down strap to the AC compressor bracket
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

53. Install vent tube hose in 12V battery

    

54. Install positive terminal and terminal cover
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x clips

    

    

55. Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle

    

56. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    Note

    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side

    

    

57. Position the front aero shield to vehicle and install nuts
    Note

    2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm

    

58. Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install outer fasteners to front aero shield
    Note

    7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

    

59. Lower vehicle fully
    Note

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

    

    

    

60. Fill coolant to the proper level
    Note

    Ensure that the fluid level filled to the Max line

    

61. Connect first responder loop
    Note

    1x connector, Engage locking tab

    

62. Connect 12V negative terminal
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm

    

63. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_FIVE-WAY-VALVEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Coolant Valve Test
64. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
    • Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge Start
    • Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Coolant Purge Start
    via Service Mode Plus:
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    Note

    Make sure vehicle is not in drive state, Plan is still running despite the stop message, Coolant pumps will be audible, Test lasts approximately 10 mins, Coolant pump speeds can be monitored in Service Mode + (see Service Mode Plus), in the CAN Viewer submenu. Idle speed = ~1500 RPM, Test will vary speeds from 3500-6500 RPM and actuate valve between SERIES and PARALLEL, Putting vehicle into drive state will stop this routine, If speeds hover at 7000 RPM, that means the pumps are air locked, perform vacuum fill again, Continue to add coolant and purge until the coolant level reaches between the NOM and MAX Lines on the bottle, Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete
65. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
    Note

    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line

    

66. Install coolant bottle cap

    

67. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCEvia Toolbox: (link)via 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
68. Install fresh intake duct
    Note

    Set clips on bulkhead studs

    

    

69. Install frunk assembly to vehicle
    Note

    10x clips, Make sure frunk assembly is fully seated onto the clips, Number of clips may vary on newer vehicles

    

    

70. Install fasteners securing the frunk assembly
    Note

    7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lift up the RBN cover to access the front fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers

    

71. Install frunk close out panel
    Note

    4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align the 3x tabs then push downward to secure clips

    

72. Install cabin intake upper duct assembly
    Note

    3x clips, Older vehicles may be equipped with 4x clips

    

73. Install rear apron
    Note

    12x clips, If present untuck cut loop label and make sure it is still visible after apron is installed, Later builds may not have label

    

    

74. Close hood

    

75. Raise LH front window

    

76. Close LH front door