Correction code 18300152 1.02 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. 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

   

   

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

   Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
4. 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

   

   

   

5. 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
6. Remove clips securing front aero shield
   Note

   5x push clips

   

   

   

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

   9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm

   

8. Release clips securing wheel house liner to front skid plate
   Note

   4x clips

   

   

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

   2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm

   

   

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

    2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm

    

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

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

    

    

12. Place coolant catcher below LH front of vehicle

    

13. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
    Note

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

    

    

    

14. Place absorbent material under PT coolant pump
    Note

    Place absorbent material to cover EPAS electrical connectors, Prevent coolant ingress

    

    

15. Release PT supply pump inlet hose from PT coolant pump
    Note

    1x hose clip, 2x plugs, Plug both ends

    

    

16. Release PT supply pump inlet hose from supermanifold
    Note

    1x hose clip, 2x plugs, Plug both ends, Use absorbent material to cover connectors as required, Remove from vehicle

    

    

    

    

17. Secure PT supply pump inlet hose to supermanifold
    Note

    1x hose clip, Remove any plugs, Perform push-pull-push test

    

    

    

    

18. Secure PT supply pump inlet hose onto PT coolant pump
    Note

    1x hose clip, 2x hose plugs, Remove any plugs and secure hose, Perform push-pull-push test

    

    

19. Remove absorbent material from under PT coolant pump
    Note

    Clean away excess residue as needed

    

    

20. 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
21. Clean coolant residue from vehicle

    

22. Remove coolant catcher from under vehicle

    

23. 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

    

    

    

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

    2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm

    

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

    2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm

    

    

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

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

    

27. Secure clips securing wheel house liner to front skid plate
    Note

    4x clips

    

    

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

    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm

    

    

29. Install clips securing front aero shield
    Note

    5x push clips

    

    

    

30. Lower vehicle fully
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
31. Remove coolant bottle cap

    

32. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
    Note

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

    

    

33. 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

    

    

34. Release IP service panel
    Note

    4x tabs, 2x datums

    

    

    

35. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
    Note

    Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop using USB, Ethernet connection will provide communication

    

    

    

36. Select "Actions/Autodiag" tab and search for "Purge"

    

37. 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
    Note

    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

    

    

    

38. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit

    

    

    

39. Install IP service panel
    Note

    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP

    

    

40. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
    Note

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

    

    

41. Install coolant bottle cap

    

42. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
43. Remove vehicle from lift
    Note

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