2026-04-28

Remove and Clean Radiator (Non-Heat Pump) (Maintenance)

Correction code 18301300 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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.

2026-04-21: Released new procedure.

This procedure requires refrigerant evacuation and recharge, Please add specific evacuation and recharge correction code as needed

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18200102,18033302,18033305,18200122**Always use this Step ID**
Set up AC machine

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Touch time only, Connect to power, Turn power switch on
Open LH front door
Lower LH front window
Connect laptop to vehicle with a tethered Ethernet connection via Toolbox 3

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1x connector, 2x clips, Newer models will access connector below MCU with cubby removed, Older models will access port at LH side of IP with end cap removed. Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to vehicle, Select connection status icon at top right corner and select Connect Locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected), Local connection will enable service mode plus on display
Run ODIN routine
Select "Start Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain", Click Run and allow routine to complete

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Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete, For AC related repairs verify all EXV's are in proper position, For all coolant related repairs verify vehicle is in Series, Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain routine has a 5 hour timeout, Routine will continuously run and not end
Run ODIN routine
Open hood

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Via center display > Controls > Front Trunk
Remove underhood aprons

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4x aprons, LH and RH aprons have 1x clip each
Remove dust caps from vehicle’s high-side and low-side service ports

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2x threaded caps
Connect AC hoses to vehicle
Perform refrigerant system recovery

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Note or print the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, If drained oil level increased more than 1.01 oz (30 mL) refer to drained oil loss chart https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/353700
Remove frunk carpet

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2x connectors
Remove frunk assembly

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10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove HEPA filter housing

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Lift up from bottom and pull out, *Note: There may or may not be a filter in housing based on vehicle configuration
Remove AC hoses from vehicle
Release vacuum from AC lines

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2x Schrader valves, Carefully depress the schrader valves to release vacuum from AC lines
Power off vehicle via UI

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Via center display > Controls > Safety > Power Off
Disconnect 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Disconnect first responder loop

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1x connector, push to release
Remove LH front lug nut covers

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5x lug nut covers
Loosen LH front lug nuts

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Remove RH front lug nut covers

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5x lug nut cover
Loosen RH front lug nuts

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Raise vehicle partially and lower 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
Remove LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Remove RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Remove front aero shield

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6x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 14x clips
Remove clips and pull back on LH front wheelhouse liner

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4x push clips
Remove clip securing LH wheel fairing

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1x push clip
Remove bolts securing LH wheel fairing

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2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm
Release clips securing front half of LH front fender garnish

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8x clips, Be cautious of parking sensor
Disconnect LH fender garnish parking sensor

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1x connector, Pull red tab to disengage lock
Release clips securing rear half of LH front garnish and remove from vehicle

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5x clips
Remove screw securing LH fascia to fender

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1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
Remove clips and pull back on RH front wheelhouse liner

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4x push clips
Remove clip securing RH front wheel fairing

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1x push clip
Remove bolts securing RH front wheel fairing

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2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm
Release clips securing front half of RH front fender garnish

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8x clips, Be cautious of park sensor
Disconnect LH parking sensor

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1x connector
Release clips securing rear half of RH front garnish and remove from vehicle

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5x clips
Remove screw securing RH fascia to fender

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1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
Remove bolts securing fascia to upper grill

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2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove front fascia assembly

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2x clips, 1x connector, Place fascia onto padded surface, Recommend assistance
Place fascia on padded surface

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Ensure the front of the fascia is facing down
Release edge clips securing active louver harness to active louver assembly

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2x edge clips
Disconnect active louver connector and move harness aside

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1x connector, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Remove active shutter assembly from vehicle

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2x retaining clips
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Clamp hose on LH side of radiator

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Ensure the hose is not clamped too close to the radiator, allow ample space to manipulate the hose clamp
Clamp hose on RH side of radiator

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Ensure the hose is not clamped too close to the radiator, allow ample space to manipulate the hose clamp
Position coolant drain container under LH front corner of vehicle to catch vehicle coolant
Remove radiator outlet hose from LH side of radiator

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1x hose clamp
Remove FDU outlet hose from RH side of radiator

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1x hose clamp
Remove clip securing cooling fan harness to cooling fan shroud

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1x fir tree clip
Disconnect cooling fan electrical connector

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1x connector
Remove bolts securing cooling fan shroud to support beam

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2x bolts, 13mm, 12 Nm
Remove upper and lower nuts securing high and low pressure pipes to condenser

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2x nuts, 13mm, 10 Nm (upper), 20 Nm (lower), Install new O-rings
Remove cooling fan module from vehicle

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Lift the rear of the module (FDU side) up and slide the assembly away from the FEM to remove
Remove coolant drain container from under front of vehicle
Remove active louver from fan shroud assembly

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12x clips, Release clips securing active louver onto fan shroud assembly
Remove radiator from fan shroud assembly

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2x retaining clips, Release retaining clips securing radiator onto fan shroud bracket
Clean debris from radiator

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Vacuum both sides of radiator, Do not damage fins of radiator
Clean radiator with compressed air

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Clean both sides of radiator with compressed air, Do not damage fins of radiator
Install radiator onto fan shroud assembly

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2x retaining clips, Secure radiator onto fan shroud bracket
Install active louver onto fan shroud assembly

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12x clips, Secure active louver onto fan shroud assembly
Install cooling fan module into vehicle

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Install the cooling fan module at an angle ensuring the isolators are engaged, The isolator alignment can be checked at a later step and adjusted if needed
Install upper and lower nuts securing high and low pressure pipes to condenser

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2x nuts, 13mm, 10 Nm (upper), 20 Nm (lower), Install new O-rings
Install bolts securing cooling fan module to support beam

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2x bolts, 13mm, 12 Nm
Connect cooling fan electrical connector

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1x connector
install clip securing cooling fan harness to cooling fan shroud

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1x fir tree clip
Install coolant hose on RH side of radiator

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1x hose clamp
Remove coolant hose clamp for RH side radiator hose
Install coolant hose on LH side of radiator

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1x hose clamp
Remove coolant hose clamp for LH side radiator hose
Install active shutter assembly onto vehicle

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2x retaining clips
Connect active shutter

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1x connector
Install edge clips securing active shutter harness to active shutter assembly

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2x edge clips
Install front fascia assembly to vehicle

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1x connector, Recommend assistance
Install bolts securing fascia to upper grill

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2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Install screw securing RH fascia to fender

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1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
Install rear half of RH front fender garnish

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5x clips
Connect RH front fender garnish parking sensor

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1x connector
Install front half of RH front garnish

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8x clips, Be cautious of parking sensor, Be sure to align fender ducts
Secure bolts for RH front wheel fairing

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2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm
Secure clip for RH front wheel fairing

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1x push clip
Fully secure RH front wheelhouse liner to fender garnish

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4x push clips
Install screw securing LH fascia to fender

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1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
Install rear half of LH front fender garnish

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5x clips
Connect RH front fender garnish parking sensor

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1x connector
Install front half of LH front garnish

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8x clips, Be cautious of parking sensor, Be sure to align fender ducts
Install bolts securing LH front wheel fairing to front aero shield

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2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm
Install clip securing LH front wheel fairing to front aero shield

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1x push clip
Fully secure LH front wheelhouse liner to fender garnish

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4x push clips
Install RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Thread nuts on by hand
Install LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Ensure an audible click of locks on both sides is heard before lowering, Vehicle may tilt to the side if both locks are not engaged
Install front aero shield

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6x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 14x clips
Lower vehicle until tires are touching ground

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

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Install RH front lug nut covers

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5x covers
Torque LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Install LH front lug nut covers

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5x covers
Connect first responder loop and then 12V negative terminal

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1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Remove coolant reservoir cap

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1x cap
Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary

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Ensure coolant is filled using G-48 coolant
Place vehicle in Service Mode

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Enter Service mode through touchscreen. Press Car icon => Go to Software tab=> Press and hold ''Model'' for 3 seconds=>In new window type ''service'' or press voice command button on steering wheel and say ''service''=>Press ''OK'' button. Car is in service mode now
Access Thermal System routines using UI

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Select Service mode > Thermal
Select "Action" through UI

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Select Service mode > Thermal> Action
Select " Coolant Air Purge " through UI

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Select Thermal > Action > Coolant Air Purge
Run ODIN routine PROC_THC_X_COOLANT-AIR-PURGEvia Service Mode:Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Coolant Air Purgevia Toolbox:(link)
Top off coolant reservoir

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Ensure coolant is filled to nominal level
Install coolant reservoir cap

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1x cap
Reconnect AC hoses to vehicle
Perform system vacuum and refrigerant refill

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Select 20 mins of Vacuum, Recharge refrigerant to car's specs, add oil quantity as needed, select both HP and LP for charging
Install HEPA filter housing

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Align opening on back of housing to HEPA filter outlet duct opening, *Note: There may or may not be a filter in housing based on vehicle configuration
Install frunk assembly

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10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, Hand start all bolts first then tighten with tools
Install frunk carpet

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2x connectors
Remove A/C lines from vehicle
Install dust caps onto vehicle high and low side service ports

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2x threaded caps
Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3

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Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle. https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner, and select connect locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
Run ODIN routine
PROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN
via Service Mode:
Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Stop Thermal Fill/Drain
Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Stop Coolant Fill/Drain
Thermal ➜ Refrigerant System ➜ Stop Refrigerant Fill/Drain
via Service Mode Plus:
Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Stop Coolant Fill/Drain
Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Stop Coolant Fill/Drain
via Toolbox:(link)
Run ODIN routine PROC_THC_X_THERMAL-TESTvia Service Mode:Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Thermal Testvia Toolbox:(link)
Install under hood aprons

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4x aprons
Close hood
Disconnect Toolbox from vehicle and install cubby under MCU

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1x connector, 2x clips, Ensure diagnostic cables are tucked into appropriate position then engage cubby
Calibrate falcon doors via UI

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Via Controls > Calibrate, Required after 12V and FRL disconnect
Remove vehicle from lift

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Lower rack arms fully and move them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode", Via Controls > Service > Jack Mode
Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox:(link)
Raise LH front window
Close LH front door
This procedure requires refrigerant evacuation and recharge, Please add specific evacuation and recharge correction code as needed

Note
18200102,18033302,18033305,18200122**Always use this Step ID**

Model X Service Manual

Remove and Clean Radiator (Non-Heat Pump) (Maintenance)

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