2025-08-06

Supermanifold 1.1 (Retrofit)

Correction code 18400106 2.22 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 2025-08-06: Added note to separately add correction code 18200102 to the SV and replaced ODIN routines using Toolbox 3 by running the routines through the touchscreen.
  • 2025-05-07: Added note about refrigerant types and additional/different parts required during retrofit.
  • 2023-06-20: Added compressor weight including oil for Sanden type compressor.
  • 2023-04-04: Updated A/C oil type to be used with reference to Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
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This procedure requires the A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) procedure to be performed. If not already automatically added to the Service Visit, add correction code 18200102 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
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When replacing 1547595-98-E with 1547595-xx-F, also add 1555055-00-D (R1234yf) / 1626681-00-D (R134a)

Remove

  1. Raise and support vehicle
  2. Open all four doors
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    If vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
  3. Lower all four windows
  4. Set up A/C machine
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    Touch time only
  5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)
  6. Enable Service Mode Plus. See Service Mode Plus
  7. Unlock the vehicle Gateway. See Gateway (Unlock)
  8. Perform inspection of the current revision supermanifold
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    Determine the part number of the equipped supermanifold, If replacing a -A to -E (v1.0) with a -F (v1.1) then a manifold configuration change and replacement of A/C pentaline will also be required
  9. Inspect the current coolant pump configuration: in Service Mode Plus, select Vehicle Configurations > coolantPumpType and then set the coolant pump configuration to DUAL_MIX.
  10. In Service Mode Plus, select Vehicle Configurations > superManifoldType and then set the supermanifold type to TYPE1.
  11. Turn HVAC on, Turn A/C OFF and set the Blower Speed to 10. Set the Temperature to HI and run for 10 minutes
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    This will clear most of the oil out of the cabin condenser
  12. Turn off the HVAC and let it sit for 1 minute
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    Make sure both compressor and blower are off, this allows refrigerant inside cabin condenser to return to the accumulator
  13. Turn the HVAC back on, Turn the A/C on, set the Blower Speed to 10 and the Temperature to LO, run the HVAC for 10 minutes
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    This step will clear most of the oil out of the evaporator
  14. Turn Off the A/C and Blower motor
  15. Move LH front seat forward
  16. Move RH front seat forward
  17. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAINvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
    • Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Start Thermal Fill/Drain
    • Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Start Coolant Fill/Drain
    • Thermal ➜ Refrigerant System ➜ Start Refrigerant Fill/Drain
    via Service Mode Plus: Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
  18. Disconnect 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
  19. Perform the vehicle high voltage disablement procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
  20. Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)
  21. Recover the refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  22. Remove the 12V battery. See 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace).
  23. Position fluid catcher underneath front of vehicle
  24. Remove coolant bottle cap
  25. Disconnect the powertrain bypass hose from the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, This will drain the coolant reservoir
  26. Disconnect radiator outlet hose from Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Plug hose and supermanifold as needed
  27. Disconnect radiator inlet hose from Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Plug hose and supermanifold as needed
  28. Install 3 male plugs into the coolant ports at the front of the Supermanifold
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    3x plugs, This will avoid any cross contamination
  29. Disconnect the sensor for the chiller to battery hose
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  30. Disconnect the sensor for the PT supply hose
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  31. Disconnect chiller to battery hose from supermanifold
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    1x spring clip
  32. Disconnect powertrain supply hose from supermanifold
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    1x spring clip
  33. Disconnect the HV battery return hose from the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip
  34. Install 3 male plugs into the coolant ports at the rear of the Supermanifold
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    3x plugs, This will avoid any cross contamination
  35. Disconnect thermal sub-harness from front controller
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    1x connector, Depress locking tab and rotate to release
  36. Remove clip securing thermal sub assembly harness to front harness guide cover
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    1x clip
  37. Remove retaining clip securing A/C compressor logic harness to A/C compressor HV harness bracket
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    1x fir tree clip
  38. Disconnect A/C compressor logic connector
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on red tab, pull to disengage lock, pull again to release connector
  39. Remove A/C hoses from vehicle
  40. Remove nut securing low side of manifold to compressor pipe and move low side pipe out of the way
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  41. Remove nut securing high side of manifold to compressor pipe and move high side pipe out of the way
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  42. Remove bolt on supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm
  43. Remove supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly from Supermanifold and remove out of vehicle
  44. Loosen nut securing supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly to supermanifold
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    1x nut, 13mm, 27 Nm, Loosen nut but do not remove, Remove nut at later step
  45. Remove bolts securing supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly to HVAC assembly
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    2x bolts, 13mm, 22 Nm
  46. Remove bolts securing supermanifold to shock tower beam and remove supermanifold from vehicle
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    2x bolts, 15 mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Rotate the Supermanifold counter clockwise under the shock tower support beam
  47. Remove nut securing supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly to supermanifold and remove supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly
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    1x nut, 13mm, 27 Nm
  48. Document old and new part numbers and serial numbers for Supermanifold
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    Label is located in front of accumulator, document part numbers and serial numbers into the repair order
  49. Transfer plastic bracket from old to new Supermanifold to HVAC A/C line
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    1x tab, Engage tab and release bracket, Transfer bracket onto new A/C line
  50. Secure Supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly to supermanifold and install nut hand tight
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    1x nut, 13mm, 27 Nm, Torque at later step. Lubricate the lube seal washers with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.

Install

  1. Install the Supermanifold into the vehicle and install the bolts securing the Supermanifold to the Shock tower beam
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Rotate the Supermanifold counter clockwise and install under the shock tower support beam, Hand start bolts to Supermanifold
  2. Torque nut securing supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly to supermanifold
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    1x nut, 13mm, 27 Nm
  3. Install supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly to HVAC assembly
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    2x bolts, 13 mm, 22 Nm
  4. Install radiator inlet hose to Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Remove any plugs from both ends of coolant connections, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  5. Install radiator outlet hose to Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Remove any plugs from both ends of the coolant connection, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  6. Install the powertrain bypass hose to the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Remove any plugs from both ends of the coolant connection, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  7. Install clip securing thermal sub assembly harness to front harness guide cover
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    1x clip
  8. Connect thermal sub-harness to front controller
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    1x connector, Rotate fully to secure locking tab
  9. Connect the HV battery return hose to the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  10. Connect the powertrain supply hose to the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  11. Connect the chiller to battery hose to the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  12. Connect the sensor for the PT supply hose
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    1x locking connector, Engage locking tab, Harness and coolant hose are color coded, Match harness color to coolant hose color
  13. Connect the sensor for the chiller to battery hose
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    1x locking connector, Engage locking tab, Harness and coolant hose are color coded, Match harness color to coolant hose color
  14. Remove the clips securing the coolant hose to A/C compressor bracket
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    2x clips
  15. Remove rear battery tie down strap
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    Rotate forward to disengage
  16. Release 12v battery vent tube from battery bracket
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    1x fir tree clip
  17. Remove fastener securing A/C compressor HV harness bracket to A/C compressor
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm
  18. Remove A/C compressor ground strap
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    1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm
  19. Remove the clip securing the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket
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    1x fir tree clip
  20. Disconnect HV harness connector from A/C compressor
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    1x locking electrical connector, 3 stage locking connector, See photos for connector positions, Move black locking tab away form the A/C compressor, position 1, then using a 45 degree pick, push down on position 2 of the locking connector while prying up on position 3 and disconnect
  21. Remove A/C compressor HV harness from the A/C compressor and set aside
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    Move A/C compressor HV harness bracket toward the front of the vehicle, lift the bracket up to clear the upper bracket mount and carefully set harness and bracket aside
  22. Remove the fasteners securing the A/C compressor bracket to the strut tower support brace and remove the A/C compressor and A/C compressor bracket assembly
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support the A/C compressor while removing the fasteners, Carefully remove the A/C compressor and A/C compressor bracket towards the front of the vehicle, under the strut tower support brace
  23. Remove the A/C compressor bracket from the A/C compressor
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
  24. Remove NVH acoustic cover from A/C compressor
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    NVH acoustic cover must be removed to properly weigh compressor
  25. Remove NVH cover material from compressor
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    Remove as much material of the NVH acoustic cover as possible, Excessive material left on A/C compressor will cause an inaccurate weight measurement
  26. Weigh the compressor and reset the amount of compressor oil.
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    The compressor weight is to be measured in grams. Take note of the compressor weight. Add the appropriate A/C oil through the suction port of the compressor until it weighs 7193 grams (Denso compressor) or 7809 grams (Sanden compressor). See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  27. Install NVH acoustic onto A/C compressor
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    Install new NVH blanket or re-use old one if new one is not available, and adhesive is in good working condition. Remove adhesive backing, Lay NVH acoustic cover down with adhesive side facing up, Align cut outs of NVH acoustic cover to suction port on A/C compressor, Install NVH acoustic cover around suction port on A/C compressor then continue to wrap NVH acoustic cover around compressor
  28. Install the A/C compressor bracket to the A/C compressor
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
  29. Position the A/C compressor and A/C compressor bracket assembly to the strut tower support brace and secure
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support the A/C compressor while installing the fasteners, Carefully install the A/C compressor and A/C compressor bracket towards the rear of the vehicle, under the strut tower support brace, Keep A/C compressor caps on the compressor until manifold lines are installed, Hand start bolts
  30. Position the A/C compressor HV harness onto the A/C compressor for installation
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    Ensure the HV harness bracket engages the upper bracket mount on the A/C compressor
  31. Connect HV harness connector to A/C compressor
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    1x locking electrical connector, 3 stage locking connector, After fully seating the connector onto the A/C compressor engage the black locking tab by pushing toward the A/C compressor, Perform push-pull-push test to ensure proper seating
  32. Install fastener securing A/C compressor HV harness bracket to A/C compressor
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm
  33. Install the clip securing the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket
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    1x fir tree clip
  34. Install A/C compressor ground strap
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    1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm
  35. Install retaining clip securing A/C compressor logic harness to A/C compressor HV harness bracket
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    1x fir tree clip
  36. Connect the A/C compressor logic connector
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    1x locking electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  37. Install the clips securing the coolant hoses to the A/C compressor bracket
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    2x clips
  38. Install the 12V battery. See 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace)
  39. Replace seal washers for supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly on supermanifold side
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    2x seal washers, Lube seal washers with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  40. Replace seal washer on supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly on compressor discharge line
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    1x seal washer, Lube seal washers with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  41. Replace seal washer on supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly on compressor suction line
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    1x seal washer, Lube seal washers with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  42. Install supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly onto Supermanifold
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm, Hand start bolt to prevent stripped threads
  43. Install supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  44. Install supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  45. Perform a coolant system vacuum refill. See Cooling System (Vacuum Refill)
  46. Install the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)
  47. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  48. Unlock the vehicle Gateway. See Gateway (Unlock)
  49. In the Service Mode screen, select Thermal > Refrigerant System > Start Thermal Fill Drain (Refrigerant only), and then click Run.
  50. In Service Mode Plus, select Thermal > Coolant Valve Test and then click Run.
  51. Reconnect A/C hoses to vehicle
  52. Perform A/C system vacuum test and refrigerant refill. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge)
  53. Select Stop Thermal Fill/Drain on the Service Mode screen.
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
  54. TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Refrigerant System ➜ Run Heat Pump Commissioningvia Service Mode Plus: Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Heatpump commissioning
  55. Install caps onto A/C ports
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    2x caps
  56. 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
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    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, Speeds can be monitored in garage under PT Thermal tab, 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
  57. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
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    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line
  58. Install coolant bottle cap
  59. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_COOLANT-PUMPS-IDENTIFICATIONvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
    • Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Run Coolant Pumps Identification
    • Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Pump Identification
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  60. 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
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  61. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_X_HVAC-PERFORMANCEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
    • Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Test HVAC Performance
    • Thermal ➜ HVAC ➜ HVAC Performance Test
    • Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Test HVAC Performance
  62. Install fresh air intake assembly
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    2x studs, Maneuver between cowl and frunk
  63. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)