2024-10-09

Clean Radiator

Correction code 18301100

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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Prepare to raise vehicle, Set air suspension to "Jack Mode", Position lift arm pads on vehicle jack pads
Open LH front door
Lower LH front window
Enter Service Mode

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Enter Service mode through touchscreen. Press Car icon => Go to Software tab=> Press and hold ''Model'' for 3 seconds=>In new window type ''service'' or press voice command button on steering wheel and say ''service''=>Press ''OK'' button. Car is in service mode now
Open hood

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Via Controls > Front Trunk
Remove rear underhood apron

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8x clips
Remove RH underhood apron

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9x clips
Remove LH underhood apron

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9x clips
Remove clips securing cabin intake duct assembly to cowl panel

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3x push clips
Release primary and secondary drain tubes from cabin intake duct assembly

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2x hoses
Remove cabin intake duct assembly

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2x clips on HEPA filter
Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle

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Lift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise
Power off vehicle via UI

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Via Controls > Safety > Power Off
Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
Remove front underhood apron

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7x clips
Disconnect light and release switch connectors and remove underhood storage carpet

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2x connectors, Release edge of carpet from underneath underhood storage unit seal
Release underhood storage unit

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 2x push clips
Remove underhood storage unit

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1x grommet, Lift the underhood storage unit appropriately to access the grommet and push grommet through underhood storage
Disconnect the front fascia harness

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2x connectors
Release the edge clip that secures the fascia harness to the RH active shutter

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1x edge clip
Apply masking tape to protect LH and RH front fender
Remove bolts securing fascia bracket to carrier

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4x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove screw securing front fascia to LH fender bracket

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1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
Remove screw securing front fascia to RH fender bracket

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1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
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
Release front aero shield

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10x push clips
Remove front aero shield

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12x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Release fascia from fender brackets and pull forward to remove from vehicle

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Set fascia on protected surface, Recommend assistance
Remove ankle catcher from front end carrier

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4x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
Release the LH tabs securing the front ducting to front end ducting assembly

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2x tabs
Release the RH tabs securing the front ducting to front end ducting assembly

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2x tabs
Release the top and bottom tabs securing front ducting to front end ducting assembly and remove from vehicle

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12x tabs, Carefully release the tabs and remove front end ducting from vehicle
Use shop-vac to clean dirt on the radiator

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If necessary removal large debris
Use blow gun to clean dirt on the radiator again

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Do not get too close to radiator blades
Use shop-vac to clean dirt on both condensers

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If necessary removal large debris
Use blow gun to clean dirt on both condensers again

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Do not get too close to condenser blades
Install front ducting onto front end ducting assembly

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16x tabs, Carefully secure front duct to onto front end ducting assembly
Install ankle catcher onto front end carrier assembly

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4x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Install new bolts
Place front fascia onto vehicle and secure fascia to fender brackets

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Recommend Assistance, Route fascia harness while installing, Align guide tabs to aeroshield then secure to fender brackets
Secure fascia harness clip onto the RH active shutter

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1x edge clip
Connect front fascia harness

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2x connectors
Install screw securing fascia to LH fender bracket

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1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
Install screw securing fascia to RH fender bracket

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1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
Install bolts securing LH and RH side of fascia to carrier

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4x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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 front aero shield to vehicle

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10x clips
Position front aero shield to vehicle

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10x clips
Install and tighten bolts securing front aero shield to vehicle

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12x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm
Lower vehicle until tires are touching ground

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Remove masking tape from front fenders
Position underhood storage unit

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1x grommet, Lift the underhood storage unit appropriately to access the gromment and feed harness grommet through underhood storage unit
Install bolts and clips securing underhood storage unit

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 2x push clips
Install underhood storage carpet and reconnect light and release switch connectors

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2x connectors, Secure edges of carpet underneath underhood storage unit seal
Install front underhood apron

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7x clips
Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal

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1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, Connect First Responder Loop first
Unlock vehicle Gateway

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After vehicle has been put into "Service Mode", hold down the brake pedal, while holding down break pedal simultaneously hold the turn signal stalk fully up for at least 10 seconds, "GTW UNLOCKING" should pop up on the instrument cluster right below the VIN during these 10 seconds, once gateway is unlocked "GTW UNLOCKED 5400" will be displayed on the instrument cluster underneath the VIN, the gateway will remain unlocked for 90 minutes, follow steps on Toolbox article #5582900 for any additional information
Perform Thermal Test via Service UI

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Select Thermal > Actions > Thermal Test, click Run, close once routine is completed
Exit Service Mode UI

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Service>Exit Service Mode
Install HEPA filter outlet duct
Install cabin intake duct assembly

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2x tabs, One on each side
Secure primary and secondary drain tubes to cabin intake duct assembly

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2x hoses
Install clips securing cabin intake duct assembly to cowl panel

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3x push clips
Install LH underhood apron

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9x clips
Install RH underhood apron

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9x 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
Raise LH front window
Close LH front door
Remove vehicle from lift

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Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode" via Controls > Service > '' JACK MODE''

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