Correction code 18300062 1.32 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.

1. Open LH front door
2. Lower LH and RH front windows
3. Place vehicle in service mode with touchscreen
   Note

   Select vehicle's badge icon in Controls > Software for four seconds and then type "service" into dialog box

   

   

   

4. Raise and support vehicle
   Note

   Prepare to raise vehicle, 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

   

   

5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
6. Power off vehicle via center display
   Note

   Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off

   

7. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
   Note

   2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL

   

   

   

8. Remove RH front wheel center cap
   Note

   1x cap

   

   

9. Loosen RH front wheel
   Note

   5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

   

10. Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks
    Note

    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

    

    

11. Remove RH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

    

    

12. Release rear portion of RH front fender garnish
    Note

    3x clips, 2x tabs, Starting from the rear release garnish to access rocker

    

    

    

13. Remove RH front wheel liner
    Note

    2x push-nuts, 11x RVT push-pull

    

    

    

    

    

14. Position coolant drain container underneath front of vehicle
    Note

    Position to catch all coolant loss

    

15. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    Note

    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

    

    

16. Remove clips securing front aero shield
    Note

    5x push clips

    

    

    

17. Remove bolts securing front aero shield and remove from vehicle
    Note

    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm

    

18. Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body sill
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm

    

    

19. Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body casting
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm

    

20. Remove bolts securing front skid plate to front subframe and remove skid plate
    Note

    4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm

    

    

21. Disconnect RH sill to underhood hose from RH side sill PT return hose
    Note

    1x spring clip, Plug hoses as needed, Use shop towel to clean any residue coolant inside RH rocker panel as necessary

    

    

22. Disconnect RH sill to underhood hose from FDU heat exchanger junction hose
    Note

    1x spring clip, Place shop towel under hose connection to catch some coolant when disconnected, Plug hoses as needed, Use shop towel to wipe residue coolant on HV battery cover and ancillary bay cover

    

23. Release RH sill to underhood hose clips from body
    Note

    4x clips

    

    

24. Remove RH sill to underhood hose from vehicle
    Note

    Remove coolant plug on side sill return hose end and drain coolant, Carefully maneuver hose out from in-between HV battery and vehicle body, Note orientation of hose during removal

    

    

    

    

    

25. Install RH sill to underhood hose to vehicle
    Note

    Install coolant plug to FDU heat exchanger junction hose end when installing, Once coolant hose is maneuvered through HV battery and body install plug back into side sill return hose end, Note orientation of hose during install

    

    

    

    

    

    

26. Secure RH sill to underhood hose clips to body
    Note

    4x clips

    

    

27. Connect RH sill to underhood hose to FDU heat exchanger junction hose
    Note

    1x spring clip, Place shop towel under connection to catch some coolant when disconnecting plugs from hose, Unplug hoses as needed, Use shop towel to wipe residue coolant on HV battery cover and ancillary bay cover

    

28. Connect RH sill to underhood hose to RH side sill PT return hose
    Note

    1x spring clip, Unplug hoses as needed, Use shop towel to clean any residue coolant inside RH rocker panel as necessary, Perform push-pull-push method

    

    

29. Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle

    

30. Position front skid plate for installation and thread in all bolts
    Note

    4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Torque at later step

    

    

    

31. Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body casting
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm

    

32. Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body sill
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm

    

    

33. Torque bolts securing front skid plate to front subframe
    Note

    4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm

    

34. Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install fasteners securing front aero shield to vehicle
    Note

    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm

    

    

35. Install clips securing front aero shield
    Note

    5x push clips

    

    

    

36. Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height

    

    

37. Install RH front wheel liner
    Note

    2x push-nuts, 11x RVT push-pull, insert LH side tab at top of wheel liner into RH side slot, ensure proper positioning of bottom edge of wheel liner

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

38. Spray area with brake cleaner and wipe residual fluid off with towel

    

39. Secure rear portion of RH front fender garnish
    Note

    3x clips, 2x tabs, Fully secure and carefully engage clips

    

    

    

40. Install RH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool

    

41. Lower vehicle fully
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered

    

    

    

42. Torque RH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

    

43. Install RH front wheel center cap
    Note

    1x cap, Verify emblem is aligned with valve stem

    

    

44. Remove coolant bottle cap

    

45. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
    Note

    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line, Top off fluid as required

    

    

46. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    Note

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

    

    

47. Access thermal system routines using the UI
    Note

    Select quick controls > Service mode > Diagnostics > Thermal, Authorize routines by holding right turn signal, depressing brake pedal for 10 seconds with key on phone dock

    

    

    

48. Select 'Start' button at 'Start Coolant Air Purge' using the UI and ‘TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
    • Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge Start
    • Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Coolant Purge Start
    via Service Mode Plus:
    • 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
    - SUCCESS' window will appear
    Note

    Coolant pumps will be audible, Test lasts approximately 10 mins, Putting vehicle into drive state will stop this routine, Monitor levels as required, Select ‘X’ at top left of window to close once complete

    

    

49. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
    Note

    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line, Top off fluid as required

    

    

50. Install coolant bottle cap

    

51. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
52. Exit Service Mode
    Note

    Controls>Software select Exit Service Mode button

    

53. Remove vehicle from lift
    Note

    Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"

    

54. Calibrate the rear doors.
    Note

    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
55. Raise LH and RH front windows
56. Close LH front door