01/04/2024 14:02:10

Hose - Front Drive Unit Heat Exchanger to Supermanifold (Plaid) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18300812 1.02 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

Warning

This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Raise and support vehicle

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Set air suspension to "Jack Mode"
Open LH front door
Lower LH front window
Open hood

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Using center display touchscreen > Quick Controls > Frunk Open
Remove rear underhood apron

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8x clips
Remove LH underhood apron

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10x clips
Remove RH underhood apron

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10x clips
Remove front underhood apron

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7x clips
Remove frunk access panel

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3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
Remove frunk carpet
Remove frunk assembly

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Power off vehicle from center display

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Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop

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2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
Remove clips securing front aero shield

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5x push clips
Remove bolts securing front aero shield and remove from vehicle

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9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Release clips securing wheel house liner to front skid plate

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4x clips
Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body sill

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2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm
Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body casting

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2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm
Remove bolts securing front skid plate to front subframe and remove skid plate

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4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
Position foldable funnel under front drive unit

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Prevent coolant contamination to HV battery components
Position coolant drain container under the front of the vehicle to catch vehicle coolant
Release FDU powertrain return hose from RH sill hose

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1x hose clip, Plug both ends
Release powertrain return hose from heat exchanger

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1x hose clip, Plug both ends, Allow any excess fluid to drain
Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Place coolant catcher below front of vehicle

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Position to catch all coolant loss
Release PT return hose from supermanifold

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1x hose clip, Plug reservoir to prevent drainage, Remove hose from vehicle_x000A_
Secure coolant caps on ends of new performance PT return hose

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2x hose clip, Secure caps to prevent draining the coolant reservoir when hose is installed
Secure PT return hose onto supermanifold

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1x hose clip, Perform push-pull-push test
Remove coolant catcher from under vehicle
Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
Position coolant drain container under the front of the vehicle to catch vehicle coolant
Secure powertrain return hose onto heat exchanger

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1x hose clip, Remove any plugs, Perform push-pull-push test
Secure FDU powertrain return hose from RH sill hose

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1x hose clip, Remove any plugs, Perform push-pull-push test
Remove foldable funnel from subframe
Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
Spray area with brake cleaner and wipe residual fluid off with towel
Position front skid plate for installation and thread in all bolts

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4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Torque at later step
Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body casting

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2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm
Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body sill

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2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm
Torque bolts securing front skid plate to front subframe

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4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
Secure clips securing wheel house liner to front skid plate

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4x clips
Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install fasteners securing front aero shield to vehicle

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9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Install clips securing front aero shield

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5x push clips
Lower vehicle fully

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Remove coolant bottle cap
Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary

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Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line, Top off fluid as required
Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector

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2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
Release IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3

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Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to article #43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop USB or 12v power outlet, Ethernet connection will provide communication
Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ tab and search for ‘Purge'
Select ‘TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGE ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete_x000A__x000A_

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Make sure vehicle is not in drive state, Plan is still running despite the stop message, Coolant pumps will be audible, Test lasts approximately 10 mins, Putting vehicle into drive state will stop this routine, Monitor levels as required
Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary

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Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line
Install coolant bottle cap
Install frunk assembly

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Install frunk carpet

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Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal
Install frunk access panel

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3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
Install front underhood apron

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7x clips
Install RH underhood apron

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10x clips
Install LH underhood apron

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10x clips
Install rear underhood apron

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8x clips
Close hood

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Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
Install IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
Remove vehicle from lift

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Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
Raise LH front window
Close LH front door

Model S Service Manual

Hose - Front Drive Unit Heat Exchanger to Supermanifold (Plaid) (Remove and Replace)

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