26/11/2024 07:03:55

Cooling System (Vacuum Refill)

Correction code 18300400 0.54 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.

  • 2024-11-26: Added images of vacuum refill tool setup and added warning on incorrect use of the refill tool.
  • 2024-05-23: Updated the routines and the steps per the latest validation.
  • 2023-04-11: Removed "Cooling System - Vacuum Refill" routine from original Model 3 procedure.
  • 2023-08-08: Added thermal test routine (Heat Pump procedure).
  • 1050448-00-A Refiller, Cooling System
  • 1050448-01-A Refiller, Cooling System (EMEA)
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Note
Images shown in the procedure(s) are not model specific.

Procedure (Heat Pump Model 3)

Correction code 18300400
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Warning
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including a full face mask when performing this procedure.
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CAUTION
Incorrect use of the Vacuum Refill Tool can result in rupture of the cooling system and possible flooding of High Voltage components.
  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Put the vehicle in Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  3. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  4. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-COOLANTvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus:
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Start Coolant Fill/Drain
    • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Start Coolant Fill/Drain
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    Note
    This routine has a time limit of 5 hours. If it takes longer than 5 hours, perform this step again.
  5. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the cap from the coolant bottle.
  8. Place an empty coolant container in the front underhood storage.
  9. Set a container having at least 15 L of coolant in front underhood storage.
  10. Attach the vacuum refill cap to the coolant bottle.
  11. Make sure that coolant refill valve and air inlet valve on the vacuum refill tool are both closed.
  12. Install the vacuum refill hose into the refill cap on the coolant bottle.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose is fully installed.
  13. Place the vacuum refill tool coolant refill hose inside the filled coolant container and make sure the end of the hose is fully submerged in the coolant.
  14. Place the end of the overflow hose of the vacuum refill tool into the empty container.
  15. Connect the supply air line to the vacuum refill tool.
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    Note
    If not already done, verify that the refill valve is set to off.
  16. Open the air inlet valve and allow the tool to evacuate the cooling system, and then fully close the valve.
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    Note
    The vacuum should stabilize at approximately -27 to -24 inHg or -70 to -60 cmHg.
  17. Slowly open the coolant refill valve to draw coolant into the cooling system. When the gauge reaches zero, close the valve.
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    Note
    Make sure the end of the coolant refill hose is fully submerged during the entire process.
  18. Disconnect the supply air line from the tool.
  19. Remove the coolant refill hose from the coolant container.
  20. Remove the coolant overflow hose from the coolant container.
  21. Remove the vacuum refill hose from the refill cap on the coolant bottle.
  22. Remove the vacuum refill cap from the coolant bottle.
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    Note
    Push down on the black ring to release the hose, and then pull the hose upward to remove it.
  23. Lift the coolant refill tool above the coolant container to allow excess coolant to drain from the hoses.
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    Note
    Reopen the valves to remove excess coolant if necessary.
  24. Remove both coolant containers from the vehicle.
  25. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAINvia Toolbox: (link)via 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
  26. 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
  27. Exit Service Mode.
  28. Inspect the coolant level, top off as necessary, and then install the coolant bottle cap.
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    Note
    Ensure that the coolant level is at the "Max" line.
  29. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  30. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  31. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.

Procedure (Original Model 3)

Correction code 18300400
Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
Warning
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including a full face mask when performing this procedure.
Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
CAUTION
Incorrect use of the Vacuum Refill Tool can result in rupture of the cooling system and possible flooding of High Voltage components.
  1. Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    It is important that the drive rails remain off throughout this procedure. If the drive rails become active, such as from touching the brake pedal, an error is displayed in Toolbox. If this happens, you must disable the drive rails, and repeat the step where the error occurred.
  2. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  3. Place the vehicle in Service Mode by using the touchscreen. See Service Mode.
  4. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  5. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-COOLANTvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus:
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Start Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Start Coolant Fill/Drain
    • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Start Coolant Fill/Drain
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    This routine has a time limit of 5 hours. If it takes longer than 5 hours, perform this step again.
  6. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the outer HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the cap from the superbottle.
  10. Place an empty coolant container in the front underhood storage.
  11. Set a container having at least 15 L of coolant in front underhood storage.
  12. Make sure that the end of the coolant refill hose of the vacuum refill tool is fully submerged in the coolant container.
  13. Plug the superbottle weep hole with a piece of butyl rope.
  14. Attach the vacuum refill tool to the superbottle with the conical adapter.
  15. Make sure that coolant refill valve and air inlet valve of the vacuum refill tool are both closed.
  16. Put the end of the overflow hose of the vacuum refill tool into the empty container.
  17. Connect the supply air line to the vacuum refill tool.
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    Note
    If not already done, verify that the refill valve is set to off.
  18. Open the air inlet valve and allow the tool to evacuate the cooling system, and then fully close the valve.
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    Note
    The vacuum should stabilize at approximately -27 to -24 inHg or -70 to -60 cmHg.
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    Note
    The gauge stabilizes roughly at 60-70 cmHg. Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed.
  19. Slowly open the coolant refill valve to draw coolant into the cooling system.
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    Note
    Make sure the hose end of refill hose is fully submerged during entire process.
  20. Once the gauge reads zero, close the coolant refill valve.
  21. Open the air inlet valve for at least 3 minutes, and monitor the air bubbles seen in the superbottle.
  22. When air bubbles are no longer seen and the gauge stops rising, close the valve.
  23. Disconnect the supply air line from the tool.
  24. Remove the coolant refill hose from the coolant container.
  25. Remove the coolant overflow hose from the coolant container.
  26. Remove the vacuum refill hose from the refill cap on the coolant bottle.
  27. Remove the vacuum refill cap from the coolant bottle.
  28. Lift the coolant refill tool above the coolant container to allow excess coolant to drain from the hoses.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Reopen the valves to remove excess coolant if necessary.
  29. Remove both coolant containers from the vehicle.
  30. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAINvia Toolbox: (link)via 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
  31. 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
  32. Exit Service Mode.
  33. If the ancillary bay cover was removed as part of another procedure, monitor the coolant input and output tubes and fittings for leaks during the air purge.
  34. Remove the piece of butyl rope from the superbottle weep hole.
  35. Add coolant to the superbottle, so that the liquid level is approximately 6mm (0.25 in) above the MAX line, and then install the cap on the superbottle.
  36. Install the outer HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer (Remove and Replace).
  37. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  38. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  39. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.