01/04/2024 14:01:26

Cooling System (Vacuum Refill)

Correction code 18300400 0.40 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.

  • 1050448-00-B Refiller, Cooling System
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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.
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including a full face mask when performing this procedure.

Procedure

  1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  2. Click Actions/Autodiag, and then search for "Thermal".
  3. Click Start Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain (Coolant only), and then click Run. Allow the routine to complete.
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    Note
    Click the X at the top right of the window to close once the routine is completed.
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    Note
    Verify the vehicle is in Series via Garage > Vitals > Thermal tab > Coolant loops, Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain.
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    Note
    The routine has a 5 hour limit. After 5 hours, the routine must be performed again.
  4. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Do not close Toolbox 3.0 because the routine will resume later.
  5. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  6. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  7. Remove the coolant bottle cap.
  8. Put an empty coolant container in the underhood storage unit.
  9. Fill another container with at least 15L of coolant.
  10. Put the filled coolant container next to the empty coolant container in the underhood storage unit.
  11. Install the vacuum refill cap onto the coolant bottle assembly.
  12. Setup the coolant refill tool.
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    Verify all valves on the refill tool are in the closed position.
  13. Install the vacuum refill hose into the refill cap on the coolant bottle.
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    Perform a push-pull-push test to verify that the hose is fully installed.
  14. Put the refill hose inside the filled coolant container.
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    Make sure the hose end is fully submerged in coolant.
  15. Position the overflow hose in the empty container.
  16. Connect shop air supply to the coolant refill tool.
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    If not already done, verify that the refill valve is set to off.
  17. Open the air inlet valve to draw a vacuum. Once the gauge stabilizes, close the valve fully.
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    The gauge stabilizes roughly at 60-70 cmHg. Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed.
  18. Slowly open the refill valve to allow coolant to be drawn into the cooling system.
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    Make sure the hose end of refill hose is fully submerged during entire process.
  19. Once the gauge reads zero, close the coolant refill valve.
  20. Remove the coolant refill hose from the coolant container.
  21. Remove the coolant overflow hose from the coolant container.
  22. Remove the vacuum refill hose from the refill cap on the coolant bottle.
  23. Remove the vacuum refill tool cap.
  24. Remove the coolant refill tool from the vehicle.
  25. Remove both coolant containers from the underhood storage unit area.
  26. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  27. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  28. Click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for Purge.
  29. Click TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGESearch for routine in ToolboxCoolant Air PurgeThermal / Coolant System - Coolant Purge Starthv / Front Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Front Drive Unit Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Drive Unit Replacement - Coolant Air PurgeThermal / Actions - Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge Start, and then click Run. Allow the routine to complete.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure the vehicle is not in drive. The test runs for approximately 10 minutes. Putting vehicle into a drive state will stop this routine. Monitor the coolant level and add more coolant as needed.
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    This test is still running despite the stop message.
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    The coolant pumps will be audible during this test.
  30. Click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for Thermal Performance.
  31. Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCESearch for routine in ToolboxThermal System Performance TestThermal / Actions - Test Thermal Performancehv / Front Drive Inverter Replacement - Thermal System Testhv / Rear Drive Inverter Replacement - Thermal System Testhv / Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement - Thermal System Testhv / Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement - Thermal System Testhv / Front Drive Unit Replacement - Thermal System Testhv / Rear Drive Unit Replacement - Thermal System Test, click Run, and then allow the routine to complete.
  32. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  33. Check the coolant level and top off as needed.
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    Use a mirror to aid visually.
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    Make sure the coolant fluid level is at the Max line and top off as needed.
  34. Install the coolant bottle cap.
  35. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).