01/04/2024 14:01:24

Cooling System (Partial Refill and Bleed)

Correction code 18300000 0.60 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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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.

Procedure

  1. Enable Service Mode. See Service Mode (Enable and Disable).
  2. Go to the Service Mode menu (the "wrench" icon), and then go to the thermal system service menu (the "snowflake" icon).
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    Note
    If prompted to unlock the vehicle gateway, place the vehicle key on the phone dock, hold the right turn signal, and press the brake pedal for 10 seconds.
  3. START the "Start Thermal Fill Drain (Coolant only)" routine.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  6. Remove coolant bottle cap.
  7. Use an inspection mirror to make sure that the coolant level is at the Max line, and top off if necessary.
  8. START the "Start Coolant Air Purge" routine, and allow the routine to complete.
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    Note
    Make sure that the drive rails are off. Turning on the drive rails will stop the routine.
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    Note
    While the routine is running, monitor the coolant bottle and add coolant as necessary to keep the fluid level between NOM and MAX.
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    The air purge lasts approximately 10 minutes.
  9. If a thermal performance check is desired, continue to the next step, otherwise, skip to step 12.
  10. Click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and type 'Thermal' into the search field.
  11. Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCESearch for routine in ToolboxHeat Pump Thermal System Performance Test, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
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    If the thermal performance test fails, refer to Toolbox article #206000.
  12. Make sure that the coolant level is at the MAX line, and top off if necessary.
  13. Install the coolant bottle cap.
  14. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  15. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  16. Disable Service Mode. See Service Mode (Enable and Disable).