01/04/2024 13:59:01

Hose - Inverter Inlet - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18300122 0.72 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.

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (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. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  7. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the push clips (x4) that attach the lower rear edge of RH front wheel liner to the vehicle to gain access to the coolant hose.
  9. Use a bungee strap attached to the front subframe to pull back the RH front wheel liner.
  10. Position a coolant drain container underneath the RH front corner of the HV battery.
  11. Release the clips (x2), and then disconnect the powertrain return tube from the front drive unit inverter inlet hose. Plug both hose ends with plugs (x2).
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    Note
    Lower hose is located on the RH front of the HV battery.
  12. Release the fir tree clip that attaches the inverter inlet hose to the front subframe.
  13. Position the coolant drain container below the LH rear of front drive unit.
  14. Disconnect the clip that attaches the inverter inlet hose to the fluid coupling. Plug the hose end and the fluid coupling.
  15. Release the fir tree clip that attaches the front drive unit inverter inlet hose to the vehicle, and then remove the hose from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Remove the plugs from each end of the hose and allow hose to fully drain.

Install

  1. Install the front drive unit inverter inlet hose on the vehicle, and then attach the hose to be vehicle with a fir tree clip.
  2. Remove the plug from the fluid coupling, and then connect inverter inlet hose. Secure the hose with the spring clip.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull test to verify the hose is fully engaged.
  3. Secure the fir tree clip that attaches the inverter inlet hose to the front subframe.
  4. Remove the plug, and then connect the powertrain return tube with clips (x2).
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull test to verify the hoses are fully engaged.
  5. Remove the coolant drain container from underneath the vehicle.
  6. Release the RH front wheel liner from the bungee strap, and then remove the strap from vehicle.
  7. Install the push clips (x4) that attach the lower rear edge of the RH front wheel liner to the vehicle.
  8. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Inspect the coolant level and top off, if needed.
  11. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  12. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3.0 to the vehicle.
  13. Click the Actions/Autodiag tab and search for Purge.
  14. Click 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 , and then click Run. Allow the routine to complete.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure the vehicle is not in drive state. Putting vehicle into drive state will stop this routine.
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    Note
    The test lasts approximately 10 minutes. Routine is still running despite the stop message. The coolant pumps will be audible. Coolant pump speeds can be monitored in Garage under the PT Thermal tab. Idle speed = ~1500 RPM, Test will vary speeds from 3500-6500 RPM and actuate valve between SERIES and PARALLEL.
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    Note
    If the coolant speeds hover at 7000 RPM, that means the coolant pumps are air locked. Therefore, perform this step again.
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    Continue to add coolant and purge until the coolant level reaches between the NOM and MAX Lines on the coolant bottle.
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once completed.
  15. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
  16. Inspect the coolant level and top off, if needed.
  17. Install the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).