01/04/2024 14:01:22

Coolant Bottle (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18301552 1.50 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. 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
  2. Open LH front door
  3. Lower LH and RH front windows
  4. Open hood
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    Via center display > Quick Controls > Frunk Open
  5. Power off vehicle via center display
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    Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  6. Remove rear underhood apron
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    11x clips
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Remove front underhood apron
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    12x clips, 3 datums
  11. Remove frunk access panel
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
  12. Remove frunk carpet
  13. Remove frunk assembly
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  14. Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle
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    1x hose
  15. Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle
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    1x hose
  16. Remove LH wiper arm nut cover
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    1x cover
  17. Remove RH wiper arm nut covers
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    2x cover
  18. Remove RH wiper arm nuts and release assembly
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    2x nuts, 15mm, 32 Nm, Do not flex wiper arm to remove
  19. Remove LH wiper arm nut and release assembly
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    1x nut, 15mm, 32 Nm, Do not flex wiper arm to remove, Lower the hood slightly to fit wiper arm removal tool
  20. Release cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover
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    1x hose
  21. Remove LH outer hood hinge cover
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    1x clips
  22. Remove RH outer hood hinge cover
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    1x clips
  23. Remove wiper cowl screen panel
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    4x push clips, Pull cowl up out of lower windshield channel
  24. Release coolant hose from LV battery
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    1x clip
  25. Remove fasteners securing the LV battery and remove assembly
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 2x locators
  26. Remove wiper module
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x connector, Rotate module forward and up to access connector
  27. Remove wiper mount bracket
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    4x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm, Slide bracket to towards the RH shock tower along the multi-system beam to clear the HEPA filter housing to remove
  28. Disconnect air quality sensor harness
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    1x connector
  29. Remove HEPA filter assembly cover
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    2x tabs
  30. Remove HEPA filter
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    2x clips, Release clips, Pivot filter forward and out of housing
  31. Remove coolant bottle cap
  32. 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
  33. Remove clips securing front aero shield
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    5x push clips
  34. Remove bolts securing front aero shield and remove from vehicle
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    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  35. Place coolant catcher below RH front of vehicle
  36. 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
  37. Place fluid extractor in front of vehicle
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    Set Mityvac to evacuate, Make sure extractor tube is clean of oil so there won't be any contamination, Attach dipstick tube adapter from fluid transfer kit to Mityvac, guide tube through reservoir neck and down into reservoir
  38. Evacuate coolant from coolant bottle
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    Pump fluid into Mityvac evacuator, Maneuver tube in bottle during evacuation to scavenge as much fluid as possible
  39. Disconnect the coolant bottle level sensor connector
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    1x locking electrical connector, 1x clip, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  40. Release upper connections on the front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Push in locking tabs and lift levers to release
  41. Release LH middle connection on the front controller
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    1x locking connector, Push in locking tab and lift lever to release
  42. Release RH middle connections on the front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Slide locking mechanism outwards to release
  43. Release lower connections on the front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Slide red locking tab outwards to release
  44. Remove bolt securing front controller ground cable
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
  45. Remove bolts securing front controller
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  46. Remove front controller from vehicle and release ground cable from multi system beam
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    2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
  47. Place rag on top of front drive unit heat exchanger below plastic coolant manifold
  48. Remove the bolts securing the supermanifold to the multi-system beam and slowly rest on front drive unit
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    2x bolts, 15 mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support from underneath and rest on rag atop heat exchanger
  49. Release multi-system beam
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    4x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm
  50. Place a folded rag underneath RH and LH side of the multi-system beam
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    Lift multi-system beam up only the amount required to clear the reservoir fill neck between top of supermanifold and bottom of beam, Recommend assistance if needed
  51. Disconnect the sensor for the powertrain supply hose
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  52. Disconnect powertrain supply hose from supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Spring is accessible from the front of the supermanifold
  53. Disconnect the HV battery return hose from the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip
  54. Disconnect chiller to battery hose from supermanifold
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    1x spring clip
  55. Remove clips securing heat pump harness at the bottom of coolant bottle
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    2x fir tree clips, Access from RH side of supermanifold
  56. Remove screw at the rear of coolant bottle securing the coolant bottle to Supermanifold
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    1x screw, T25, 5 Nm, Access from RH side of supermanifold, Loosen screw and remove with magnet
  57. Remove screw at the front of coolant bottle securing coolant bottle to Supermanifold
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    1x screw, T25, 5 Nm
  58. Remove coolant bottle from Supermanifold
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    Remove by sliding the bottle away from the Supermanifold towards the rear of the vehicle, and rotate out the top
  59. Inspect new coolant bottle
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    1x o-ring, 1x spacer, Ensure both spacer and o-ring are present and seated before installation, Lubricate coolant bottle o-ring
  60. Position coolant bottle onto Supermanifold
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    Slide the bottle between the multi-system beam and top of supermanifold, Engage bottle fully into coolant manifold
  61. Install screw at front of the coolant bottle securing the coolant bottle to Supermanifold
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    1x screw, T25, 5 Nm
  62. Install the screw at rear of coolant bottle securing coolant bottle to Supermanifold
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    1x screw, T25, 5 Nm
  63. Secure clips securing heat pump harness at the bottom of coolant bottle
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    2x fir tree clips
  64. Secure multi-system beam
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    4x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm, Remove folded rag, Position beam and start bolts by hand
  65. Secure the supermanifold to the multi-system beam
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    2x bolts, 15 mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support from underneath, Hand start bolts to Supermanifold, Remove rag from heat exchanger
  66. Connect the chiller to battery hose to the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  67. Connect the HV battery return hose to the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  68. Connect the powertrain supply hose to the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  69. Connect the sensor for the powertrain supply hose
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    1x locking electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  70. Connect the coolant bottle level sensor and secure harness
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    1x locking electrical connector, 1x clip, Engage locking tab
  71. Fill coolant to the proper level
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    Ensure that the fluid level filled to the Max line
  72. Position front controller for installation and secure ground cable to multi system beam
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    2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
  73. Install bolts securing front controller
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Start with the side bolt
  74. Install bolt securing front controller ground cable
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    1x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  75. Secure lower connections on the front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Engage red locking tab
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. Install HEPA filter
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    3x datums, 2x clips, Align 3 datums into bottom of housing, Confirm air flow direction, Ensure clips lock and secure filter into housing
  80. Install HEPA filter assembly cover
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    2x tabs, 2x datums, 2x slots, Fully engage seal and locking tabs
  81. Connect air quality sensor harness
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    1x connector
  82. Install wiper mount bracket
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    4x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm, Slide bracket from the RH shock tower area along the multi-system beam to clear the HEPA filter housing for installation
  83. Install wiper module
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x connector, Secure connector before install, Rotate module rearward and up into place
  84. Install LV battery to multi-system beam
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm. 2x locators
  85. Secure coolant hose to LV battery
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    1x clip
  86. Install wiper cowl screen panel
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    4x push clips, Secure cowl into lower windshield channel
  87. Secure cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover
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    1x hose
  88. Install LH outer hood hinge cover
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    1x clips
  89. Install RH outer hood hinge cover
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    1x clips
  90. Install RH wiper arm assembly and secure nuts
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    2x nuts, 15mm, 32 Nm, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield
  91. Install LH wiper arm assembly and secure nut
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    1x nut, 15mm, 32 Nm
  92. Secure LH wiper arm hose nozzle
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    1x hose, Hose is routed above the arm pivot
  93. Secure RH wiper arm hose nozzle
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    1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm pivot
  94. Install RH wiper arm nut covers
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    2x cover
  95. Install LH wiper arm nut cover
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    1x cover
  96. 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
  97. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
  98. Select "Actions/Autodiag" tab and search for "Purge"
  99. Select 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, 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
  100. 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
  101. Install coolant bottle cap
  102. Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "Thermal Performance"
  103. Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCESearch for routine in ToolboxHeat Pump Thermal System Performance Test, 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
  104. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
  105. Install frunk assembly
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  106. Install frunk carpet
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    Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal
  107. Install frunk access panel
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
  108. Install front underhood apron
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    12x clips, 3x datums
  109. Install LH underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2 datums
  110. Install RH underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  111. Install rear underhood apron
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    11x clips
  112. Close hood
  113. 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
  114. Remove coolant catcher from under vehicle
  115. 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
  116. Install clips securing front aero shield
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    5x push clips
  117. Lower vehicle fully
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
  118. Remove vehicle from lift
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    Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
  119. 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.