2026-05-11
Remove and Clean Radiator (Heat Pump) (Maintenance)
Korrigeringskode
18301200
1.32
MERK: Hvis ikke noe annet er uttrykkelig oppgitt i prosedyren, gjenspeiler korrigeringskoden og FRT oppgitt ovenfor, alt arbeidet som kreves for å gjennomføre denne prosedyren, inkludert de tilknyttede prosedyrene. Ikke stable korrigeringskoder med mindre du bli uttrykkelig bedt om det.
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MERK: Se Personlig beskyttelse for å forsikre deg om at du bruker riktig PVU når du gjennomfører prosedyren nedenfor.
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ADVARSEL
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- 2026-04-21: Released new procedure.
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Open LH front door
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Lower LH front window
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Raise and support vehicle
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Open hood
MerkPress "Open" button on touchscreen to release latch, Lift lid manually
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Remove rear apron
Merk12x clips, Only store rear apron visible face upwards
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Remove cabin intake upper duct assembly
Merk3x clips, Some configurations may come with 4x clips
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Remove closeout panel from frunk assembly
Merk4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Grab closeout panel from bottom then pull it upward to release clips, Disconnect switch
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Remove bolts securing frunk assembly
Merk7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Remove frunk assembly from vehicle
Merk12x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
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Connect to vehicle using Toolbox
MerkVehicle connection is integrated into drivers footwell cover, Navigate to https://toolbox.teslamotors.com and establish connection to vehicle, Select connection status icon at top right corner then select connect locally, Icon will turn green when connected, Successful connection will automatically unlock vehicle gateway and place UI in Service Mode Plus, If RJ45 ethernet diagnostic connector present connect directly from laptop using an RJ45 Ethernet cable, For local connection issues with Toolbox refer to https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/43695
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Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal’
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Perform "Start Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain (Coolant only)" in Toolbox
MerkClick "Run" and allow routine to complete. Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete, Verify vehicle is in Series via Garage > Vitals > Thermal tab > Coolant loops, Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain routine has a 5 hour limit, After 5 hours routine must be performed again
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Disconnect active grille shutter actuator connector
Merk1x connector, Disengage locking tab
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Remove ambient temperature sensor cover from active grille shutter
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Disconnect ambient temperature sensor connector
Merk1x connector
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Release clip securing front harness to frunk reinforcement bracket
Merk1x clip
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Remove bolts securing frunk reinforcement bracket
Merk2x bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm
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Remove frunk support beam from cooling fan module assembly
MerkSlide the frunk support beam towards rear of vehicle
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Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
MerkSet vehicle to comfortable working height, Ensure an audible click of locks on both sides is heard before lowering, Vehicle may tilt to the side if both locks are not engaged
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Remove outer fasteners securing front aero shield
Merk9x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Remove front aero shield
Merk2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
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Remove clips securing LH front wheel liner to lower valance
Merk3x push clips
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Remove nut securing lower valance to LH side of inner fascia
Merk1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
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Remove clips securing RH front wheel liner to lower valance
Merk3x push clips
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Remove nut securing lower valance to RH side of inner fascia
Merk1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
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Release pedestrian warning harness
Merk1x connector, 1x clip, Pull tab to disengage lock, Pull again release from connector, Speaker is located behind RH wheel liner, Connector access may vary depending on revision of super horn audio speaker, May require to use a pocket screw driver or miniature pick to release red locking tab covered by anti-tampering feature
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Remove clips securing front valance to front fascia and remove front valance
Merk10x push clips, 6x tabs
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Place coolant drain container below LH front of vehicle
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Disconnect the radiator inlet and allow coolant to drain
Merk1x spring clip, Plug hose and radiator
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Place coolant drain container below RH front of vehicle
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Disconnect radiator outlet hose from radiator and allow coolant to drain
Merk1x spring clip, Plug hose and radiator
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Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
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Disconnect connector to cooling fan module
Merk1x connector, Disconnect this after coolant hose is capped to avoid coolant damaging connector
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Remove RH bolt securing cooling fan module assembly to front end carrier
Merk1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, Recommend assistance to support the cooling fan module assembly
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Remove LH bolt securing cooling fan module assembly to front end carrier
Merk1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, Recommend assistance to support the cooling fan module assembly
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Remove cooling fan module assembly from vehicle
MerkRecommend assistance
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Release locking tabs securing active grill shutter to cooling fan and shroud assembly and remove active grill shutter
Merk14x locking tabs
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Release Radiator from fan shroud
Merk2x tabs, 2x mounts, If stone guard is not present on new radiator then proceed to 18302500402
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Clean debris from radiator
MerkVacuum both sides of radiator, Do not damage fins of radiator
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Clean radiator with compressed air
MerkClean both sides of radiator with compressed air, Do not damage fins of radiator
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Install radiator into cooling fan and shroud assembly
Merk2x holding mounts, 2x locking tabs
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Install active grill shutter to cooling fan and shroud assembly
Merk14x locking tabs
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Install cooling fan module assembly into vehicle and loosely install LH and RH bolts
Merk2x bolts, 8mm, 10 Nm, Recommend assistance to support the cooling fan module assembly
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Torque LH bolt securing cooling fan module assembly to front end carrier
Merk1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm
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Torque RH bolt securing cooling fan module assembly to front end carrier
Merk1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, Recommend assistance to support the cooling fan module assembly
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Position coolant drain container below RH front of vehicle
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Install radiator outlet hose to radiator
Merk1x spring clip, Remove plugs from both ends of the coolant connection, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
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Position coolant drain container below LH front of vehicle
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Install radiator inlet hose to radiator
Merk1x spring clip, Remove plugs from both ends of the coolant connection, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
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Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
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Install connector to cooling fan module
Merk1x connector
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Position front valance to front fascia and install clips securing front valance to front fascia
Merk10x push clips, 7x tabs, Recommend assistance
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Connect pedestrian warning harness
Merk1x connector, 1x clip, Engage locking tab
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Install nut securing lower valance to RH side of inner fascia
Merk1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
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Install clips securing RH front wheel liner to lower valance
Merk3x push clips
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Install nut securing lower valance to LH side of inner fascia
Merk1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
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Install clips securing LH front wheel liner to lower valance
Merk3x push clips
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Position front aero shield to vehicle and install nuts
Merk2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
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Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install outer fasteners to front aero shield
Merk9x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Lower vehicle fully
MerkRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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Install frunk support beam into cooling fan module assembly
MerkPosition CFM mounts onto tabs on CFM
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Install bolts securing frunk reinforcement bracket
Merk2x bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm
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Install clip securing front harness to frunk reinforcement beam
Merk1x clip
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Connect ambient temperature sensor connector
Merk1x connector
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Install ambient temperature sensor cover into active grille shutter
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Install connector to active grille shutter actuator
Merk1x connector , Engage locking tab
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Remove coolant bottle cap
Merk(*Use this step for Model 3 Heat pump vehicles)
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Place empty coolant container into front storage area
Merk(*Use step for Model 3 Heat Pump vehicles)
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Fill container with at least 15L of coolant
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Place filled coolant container into front storage area
Merk(*Use step for Model 3 Heat Pump vehicles)
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Place refill hose inside filled coolant container
MerkMake sure hose end is fully submerged into coolant
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Install coolant reservoir adapter cap onto coolant bottle assembly
Merk(*Use step for Model 3 with Heat Pump & NV35) 1x adapter cap, Adapter found in Vacuum Refill kit, turn clockwise to tighten cap onto coolant bottle
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Setup coolant Vacuum Refill Tool
MerkVerify all valves on refill tool are in the closed position, See image for clarity
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Connect vacuum refill hose to refill cap on coolant bottle
MerkPerform push-pull-push test to verify hose is fully engaged (*Use this step for Model 3 Heat Pump vehicles)
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Place overflow hose into empty container
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Place refill hose inside filled coolant container
MerkMake sure hose end is fully submerged into coolant
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Connect shop air supply to coolant refill tool
MerkIf not already done, Verify refill valve is set to off
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Open air inlet valve to draw a vacuum, Once gauge stabilizes, Fully close valve
MerkGauge stabilizes roughly (60-70 cmHg), Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed
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Slowly open coolant refill valve to allow coolant to be drawn into coolant refill hose, Close valve when hose is full of coolant
MerkThis purges trapped air from the hose
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Monitor gauge for 30 seconds to verify a vacuum is maintained in cooling system
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Reopen air inlet valve for 3 minutes to continue evacuating cooling system, then close valve
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Slowly open refill valve to draw coolant into system
MerkValve lever is inline with hose when fully open, Make sure end of refill hose is fully submerged in container during entire process, Coolant will be transferred through hose from container to vehicle coolant reservoir, Vacuum gauge needle will move towards zero as it fills
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When gauge reaches zero, close coolant refill valve
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Disconnect shop air supply from coolant refill tool
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Remove coolant refill hose from coolant container
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Remove coolant overflow hose from waste coolant container
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Disconnect vacuum refill hose from refill cap on coolant bottle
Merk(*Use this step for Model 3 Heat Pump procedures)
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Remove coolant refill tool from vehicle
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Remove both coolant containers from inside underhood area
Merk(*Use this step for Model 3 vehicle procedures)
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Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ tab and search for ‘Purge'
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Kjør ODIN-rutine
TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGEvia Service Mode:
- Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge Start
- Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Coolant Purge Start
- 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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Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
MerkEnsure that fluid level is at Max line
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Install coolant bottle cap
Merk(*Use this step for Model 3 Heat Pump vehicles)
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Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal’
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Select ‘Stop Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
MerkSelect ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
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Perform Thermal System Performance Test through toolbox 3
MerkSelect ‘Actions’ tab and search for 'Thermal System Performance Test', Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCE, select 'Complete inflate' click 'RUN', Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete, if thermal test fails follow https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/206000
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Disconnect Toolbox from vehicle and remove laptop and diagnostics adapter ethernet harness
MerkIf RJ45 ethernet diagnostic connector present media converter box not required disconnect directly from laptop using an RJ45 Ethernet cable or from OBDII connection
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Install frunk assembly to vehicle
Merk12x clips, Make sure frunk assembly is fully seated onto clips, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles, Ensure A/C compressor HVIL harness is not pinched between frunk assembly and thermal beam, replace any damaged clips
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Install bolts securing frunk assembly
Merk7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Install frunk close out panel
Merk4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align 3x tabs then push downward to secure clips
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Install cabin intake upper duct assembly
Merk3x clips, Some configurations may come with 4x clips
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Install rear apron
Merk12x clips
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Close hood
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Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door