01/04/2024 13:58:53

Hose - Front Manifold - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18309302 0.78 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 2023-08-14: Added a note about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Open the LH front door and fully lower the LH front window.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Remove the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the bolt and clips that attach the LH front wheel liner to the HV battery and lower wheel well area. Repeat this step for the RH side of the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
  8. Install bungee straps to pull the LH and RH front wheel arch liners away from the HV battery and expose the coolant hoses.
    Figure 1. LH shown; RH similar
  9. Remove the front HV battery skid plate. See Skid Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace).
  10. Position a coolant drain container underneath the HV battery manifold hose.
  11. Release the clip and disconnect the LH outer HV battery supply hose fitting from the LH front of the HV battery platter enclosure.
  12. Release the clip that connects the chiller to HV battery hose to the HV battery supply manifold, disconnect the hose, and then plug the male and female fittings.
  13. Release the clip and disconnect the LH inner HV battery supply hose fitting from the LH front of the HV battery platter enclosure.
  14. Remove the spring clip, disconnect LH manifold tube from the RH manifold tube, and then immediately plug the male and female fittings.

Install

  1. Remove the coolant plugs, connect the RH manifold tube from the LH manifold tube, and then install the spring clip.
    Tip: Coolant loss greater than 1L requires vacuum fill.
  2. Connect the LH inner HV battery supply hose to the front of the HV battery platter enclosure, and then fasten the clip.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Ensure the locking clip is fully seated.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use a shop towel to clean any residue coolant if necessary.
  3. Remove the plugs from the chiller to HV battery hose and the manifold at the LH side of the vehicle, immediately connect the male and female fittings, and then fasten the clip.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test on the fittings to make sure that they are secure.
  4. Connect the LH outer coolant hose to the front of the HV battery, and then fast the clip.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Ensure the locking clip is fully seated.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use a shop towel to clean any residue coolant if necessary.
  5. Remove the coolant drain from underneath the vehicle.
  6. Install the front HV battery skid plate. See Skid Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the bungee straps from the LH and RH wheel arch liners.
  8. Install the bolt and clips that attach the LH front wheel liner to the HV battery and lower wheel well area. Repeat this step for the RH side of the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
  9. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  10. Lower the vehicle fully.
  11. Remove the coolant bottle cap, and then fill the coolant to the proper level.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Ensure that the coolant level is at the "Max" line.
  12. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  13. Connect to vehicle using Toolbox 3.0.
  14. In Toolbox, click Actions/Autodiag, type "Purge" in the search field.
  15. Select TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGESearch for routine in ToolboxCoolant Air PurgeDrive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air PurgeDrive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air PurgeDrive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air PurgeDrive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air PurgeDrive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Coolant Air PurgeDrive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Coolant Air PurgeThermal ➜ Actions ➜ Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge StartThermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Coolant Purge Start, and then click Run.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Allow the routine to complete, and then click the "x" at the top right of the window to close.
  16. Inspect the coolant level and top off as necessary, and then install the coolant bottle cap.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Ensure that the coolant level is at the "Max" line.
  17. Install the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  19. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
  20. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
  21. Remove the vehicle from the lift.