01/04/2024 14:00:29

3 Way Coolant Valve - Radiator Bypass (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18306102 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.

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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.
  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH and RH front windows
  3. Raise and support vehicle
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    Set air suspension to "Jack Mode", Position lift arm pads on vehicle jack pads, DO NOT position the lift arm pads under the battery or side rails, as shown in red
  4. Open hood
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    Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
  5. Remove rear underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  6. Remove RH underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums, Remove brush clip at hinge cover first, Take note of clip at headlamp
  7. Remove LH underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums, Remove brush clip at hinge cover first, Take note of clip at headlamp
  8. Remove front underhood apron
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    Note
    12x clips, 3 datums
  9. Remove frunk access panel
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
  10. Remove frunk carpet
  11. Remove frunk assembly
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  12. Power off vehicle via center display
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    Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  13. 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, Release red lock tab on FRL
  14. Release upper connections on the front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Push in locking tabs and lift levers to release
  15. Release LH middle connection on the front controller
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    1x locking connector, Push in locking tab and lift lever to release
  16. Release RH middle connections on the front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Slide locking mechanism outwards to release
  17. Release lower connections on the front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Slide red locking tab outwards to release
  18. Remove bolt securing front controller ground cable
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
  19. Remove bolts securing front controller
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  20. Remove front controller from vehicle
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    Note
    2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
  21. Release frunk harness clip from body and move harness aside
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    1x fir tree clip, Secure harness to the side
  22. 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
  23. Remove clips securing front aero shield
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    5x push clips
  24. Remove bolts securing front aero shield and remove from vehicle
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    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  25. Place absorbent material below three way valve
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    Place to cover steering gear and front skid plate, Will prevent build up of fluid
  26. Remove lower nut securing three way valve to body
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
  27. 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
  28. Place coolant catcher below front of vehicle
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    Position to catch all coolant loss
  29. Release three way valve connection
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    1x locking connector, Disengage red locking tab and slide tab outwards to release connection
  30. Release coolant hose clip from three way valve
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    1x fir tree clip
  31. Release battery radiator inlet hose from three way valve
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    1x hose clip, 2x plugs, Plug both ends
  32. Release thermal bar battery return hose from three way valve
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    1x hose clip, 2x plugs, Plug both ends
  33. Release three way valve to HV pack hose from three way valve
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    1x hose clip, 2x plugs, Plug both ends as required
  34. Remove remaining top nut securing three way valve
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
  35. Remove three way valve from vehicle
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    Separate from studs and remove
  36. Install three way valve to vehicle
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    Secure onto studs, Install fasteners at later steps
  37. Install top nut securing 3 way valve to body
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
  38. Secure three way valve to HV pack hose onto three way valve
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    1x hose clip, 2x hose plugs, Remove any plugs and secure hose, Perform push-pull-push test
  39. Secure thermal bar battery return hose onto three way valve
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    1x hose clip, 2x hose plugs, Remove any plugs and secure hose, Perform push-pull-push test
  40. Secure battery radiator inlet hose onto three way valve
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    1x hose clip, 2x hose plugs, Remove any plugs and secure hose, Perform push-pull-push test
  41. Secure coolant hose clip onto three way valve
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    1x fir tree clip
  42. Secure three way valve connection
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    1x locking connector, Secure connector and fully engage red locking tab
  43. Remove coolant catcher from under vehicle
  44. 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
  45. Install lower nut securing three way valve to body
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
  46. Remove absorbent material from below three way valve
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    Remove absorbent material and clean away all excess residue
  47. 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
  48. Install clips securing front aero shield
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    5x push clips
  49. 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
  50. Return frunk harness to original position and secure clip
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    1x fir tree clip
  51. Position front controller for installation and position ground cable
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    2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
  52. Install bolts securing front controller
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Start with the side bolt
  53. Install bolt securing front controller ground cable
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
  54. Secure lower connections on the front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Engage red locking tab
  55. Secure RH middle connections on front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Verify yellow locking tabs are fully opened, Seat connectors and mechanism will begin to engage
  56. Secure LH middle connection for front controller
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    1x locking connector, Verify lever is fully opened, Seat connector and lever will being to engage
  57. Secure upper connections for the front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Verify levers are fully opened, Seat connectors and levers will begin to engage
  58. Remove coolant bottle cap
  59. Fill coolant to the proper level
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    Ensure that the fluid level filled to the Max line
  60. 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 upper locking tab when fully seated
  61. Release IP service panel
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    4x tabs, 2x datums
  62. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
  63. Select "Actions/Autodiag" tab and search for "Purge"
  64. Select Coolant Air PurgeTEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGEGen3/tasks/TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGE Model3/tasks/TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGELow Voltage Controllers Low Voltage ControllersThermal / Actions - Coolant Air PurgeService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer Thermal / Coolant System - Coolant Air PurgeService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer hv / Procedures - Transport Service Plus Developer , click "Run", and allow routine to complete
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    Make sure vehicle is not in drive state, Routine 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
  65. 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
  66. Install coolant bottle cap
  67. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal’
  68. Select Heat Pump Thermal System Performance TestTEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCEModelY/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCELow Voltage Controllers, click "Run", and allow routine to complete
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    Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete, If thermal test fails follow https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/206000
  69. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
  70. Install IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
  71. Install frunk assembly
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  72. Install frunk carpet
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    Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal
  73. Install frunk access panel
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
  74. Install front underhood apron
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    12x clips, 3x datums
  75. Install LH underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2 datums
  76. Install RH underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  77. Install rear underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  78. Close hood
  79. Calibrate the rear doors.
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    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
  80. Raise LH and RH front windows
  81. Close LH front door