31/08/2023 23:08:55

Platter Enclosure Coolant (Drain and Refill)

Correction code 16102020 0.75 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.

  • 1053600-00-D Drive Unit Pressure Test Fixture
  • 1132185-00-B Kit, Coolant Leak Test Adapters, Model 3
  • 1133843-00-A Kit, Coolant Drain & Fill Adapters, M3
  • 1135762-00-A Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3
  • GSN-TL-000564 Kit, Battery Coolant Drain and Fill
  • 2023-09-01: Updated the steps about releasing the arch wheel liner for access.
Table 1. Torque Specifications: Platter Enclosure Coolant (Drain and Refill)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attach the lower rear edge of the LH wheel arch liner to the body
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Clip pry tool
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse

Drain

  1. Place the vehicle on the 2-post lift.
  2. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  3. Place the vehicle in Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  4. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Remove the front HV battery skid plate. See Skid Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the lower clips (x3) and the bolt that attach the lower rear edge of the LH wheel arch liner to the body, to allow access to the coolant hose, and use bungee cord to pull back the LH front wheel liner.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
  7. Position the coolant drain under the front LH corner of the HV battery.
  8. Release the clips that attach the battery to chiller hose to the body.
  9. Disconnect the battery to chiller hose at the LH side of the vehicle, plug the female fitting of the hose, and allow the battery to drain.
  10. Connect the coolant pressure test adapter to the battery to chiller hose male fitting.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the adapter is fully secured.
  11. Connect the drive unit pressure test fixture to the coolant pressure test adapter.
  12. Close both valves P1 (inlet) and P2 (outlet) on the test fixture, and connect a compressed air supply line.
  13. Fully close the regulator, and then open P1 (inlet valve).
  14. Set the pressure regulator of the test fixture to 26 psi.
  15. Disconnect the HV battery return hose at the LH side of the vehicle, plug the male fitting of the hose, and allow the battery to drain.
  16. Connect the coolant drain adapter to the female fitting, and direct the tube to the coolant drain.
  17. Slowly open P2 (outlet valve) to speed the drain.
  18. Wait at least 5 minutes for the coolant to fully drain.
  19. Close P2 (outlet valve) when no more coolant is expelled.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Though not visible, there is still residual coolant in the platter enclosure cooling system. Consider this fact when servicing the HV battery.
  20. Disconnect the air supply from the test fixture.
  21. Remove the coolant pressure test adapter and coolant drain adapter from the hoses
  22. Perform the service procedures that required the HV battery coolant to be drained.
  23. After the components have been replaced, refill the coolant. See Refill.

Refill

  1. Perform a platter enclosure coolant leak test. See Platter Enclosure Coolant Leak Test.
  2. Remove the plug from the male fitting, and connect the HV battery return hose.
  3. Insert a coolant fill tube into the battery to chiller hose male fitting.
  4. Remove the plug from the female fitting, and connect the battery to chiller hose.
  5. Remove the coolant drain from under the vehicle.
  6. Release the LH front wheel liner, and then install the lower clips (x3) and the bolt that attach the lower rear edge of the LH wheel arch liner to the body, to allow access to the coolant hose.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
  7. Install the front HV battery skid plate. See Skid Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace).
  8. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Perform a vacuum refill of the cooling system. See Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
  10. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  11. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
  12. Remove the vehicle from the lift.