01/04/2024 13:57:50

Cooling System (Partial Refill and Bleed)

Correction code 18300000 0.60 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.

Procedure

  1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  2. Type "thermal" into the search field.
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    Note
    Make sure "Actions" is selected if not already.
  3. Click the play button next to PROC_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-FILL-DRAINvia Toolbox: (link), and then select Run.
  4. Remove the cap from the super/coolant bottle.
    Figure 1. Model 3 (non-heat pump) with superbottle; other components removed for clarity
    Figure 2. Model Y with coolant bottle; Model 3 (heat pump) similar. Other components removed for clarity
  5. Add coolant to the super/coolant bottle, so that the liquid level is at the MAX line (heat pump vehicles) or approx. 6 mm above the MAX line (non-heat pump vehicles).
  6. Type"vcfront" into the search field.
  7. Click the play button next to 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
    , and then select Run.
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    Make sure that the drive rails are off. Turning on the drive rails will stop the routine.
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    While the routine is running, monitor the super/coolant bottle and add coolant as necessary to keep the fluid level between NOM and MAX.
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    The test lasts approximately 10 minutes.
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    Test will vary speeds from 3,500 to 6,500 RPM, viewable under the PT Thermal tab.
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    If speeds hover at around 7,000 RPM, perform this procedure again.
  8. Heat pump vehicles only: After the air purge routine is complete, inspect the coolant bottle fluid level and add coolant to the MAX line.
  9. Non-heat pump vehicles only: After the air purge routine is complete, inspect the superbottle fluid level, and add coolant to approximately 6 mm (0.25 in) above the MAX line.
  10. Install the cap on the super/coolant bottle.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.