01/04/2024 14:00:08
Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and Install)
Correction code 18201311 1.20 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.
Torque Specifications
Description | Torque Value | Recommended Tools | Reuse/Replace | Notes |
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Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher |
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Reuse |
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Connect to vehicle using Toolbox 3.0.
- In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for "Thermal".
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Select "Thermal Fluid
Fill/Drain", and then click Run.
NoteSelect the "X" at the top right of the window to close once the routine is complete.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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Release the connector lock,
and then disconnect the active grille shutter electrical connector.
CAUTIONDo not push down on the red tab. Pull the red tab to release the connector lock.
- Remove the ambient temperature sensor cover from the active griller shutter, and then disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the bolts that attach
the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan, and
then slide the bracket rearward for clearance.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- External Torx Plus EP14
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 3 in extension
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
- Place coolant drain container underneath the LH front side of the vehicle.
- Release the clip that attaches the radiator inlet hose to the cooling fan module, disconnect the hose, allow the coolant to drain, and then plug the male and female fittings.
- Place coolant drain container underneath the RH front side of the vehicle.
- Release the clip that attaches the radiator outlet hose from the cooling fan module, disconnect the hose, allow the coolant to drain, and then plug the male and female fittings.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the cooling fan module connector.
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Remove the bolts that attach
the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher.
NoteWith assistance, lift up on the cooling fan module to ease the removal of the bolts.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
- Remove the cooling fan module assembly from the vehicle.
Install
- With assistance, position the cooling fan module assembly into the vehicle, and then loosely install the bolts that attach the module assembly to the vehicle.
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Torque the bolts that attach
the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the vehicle.NoteAssistance is recommended to support the assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Remove the plugs from the
radiator outlet hose, connect the male and female fittings, and then fasten
the hose clip.
NotePerform a push-pull-push test on the fittings to make sure that they are secure.
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Remove the plugs from the
the radiator inlet hose, connect the male and female fittings, and then
fasten the hose clip.
NotePerform a push-pull-push test on the fittings to make sure that they are secure.
- Connect the electrical harness from the cooling fan module connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Install the front valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
- Lower the vehicle until the tires touch the ground.
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Position the underhood
storage unit reinforcement bracket onto the cooling fan, and then install
the bolts that attach the bracket to the fan.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- External Torx Plus EP14
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 3 in extension
- Connect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector, and then install the sensor cover onto the active griller shutter.
- Connect the active grille shutter electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Remove the coolant bottle cap, and then fill the coolant to the "Max" line.
- Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3.0 to the vehicle.
- In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for "Purge".
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Click TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGESearch for routine in ToolboxThermal / Coolant System - Coolant Purge Starthv / Front Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Front Drive Unit Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Drive Unit Replacement - Coolant Air PurgeThermal / Actions - Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge Start, click Run, and
allow the routine to complete.
NoteSelect the "X" at the top right of the window to close once the routine is complete.
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Inspect the coolant level
and top off as necessary.
NoteEnsure that the coolant is filled to the "Max" line.
- Install the coolant bottle cap.
- In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for "Thermal".
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Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCESearch for routine in Toolbox,
click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
NoteSelect the "X" at the top right of the window to close once the routine is complete.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Close the LH front door and raise the LH front window.