01/04/2024 13:56:19

Actuator - 5-Way Valve (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18306302 0.42 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.

  • 1447556-00-A Wrench, Diverter Valve, Model 3

Remove

  1. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  2. Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  3. From under the vehicle, disconnect the electrical harness from the 5-way valve actuator connector.
  4. Remove the screws that attach the 5-way valve actuator to the 5-way valve cover, and then remove the actuator from the valve cover.
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    Note
    The end of the stem shell shaft is exposed.

Install

  1. Examine the end the of the 5-way valve stem shell shaft. One shaft spline is slightly wider than the others.
  2. Mark the wider spline.
  3. Use the diverter valve wrench to align the 5-way valve stem shell shaft with the 5-way valve actuator for assembly.
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    Note
    When properly aligned, the actuator easily slides over the stem shell shaft.
  4. Install the 5-way valve actuator on the 5-way valve cover, and then install the screws that attach the actuator on the cover.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  5. Connect the electrical harness to the 5-way valve actuator connector.
  6. Install the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  7. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  8. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  9. Using Toolbox, run the 5-way valve actuator self-test, "TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_FIVE-WAY-VALVEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Coolant Valve Test."
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    Note
    This Toolbox routine tests and calibrates the 5-way valve actuator.
  10. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.