Tesla Model 3: Actuator - 5-Way Valve (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Wrench, Diverter Valve, Model 3 (1447556-00-A)
Remove
- Remove the superbottle. See Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and
Replace).

- Remove the screws that attach the 5-way valve actuator to the 5-way
valve cover.

- Remove the 5-way valve actuator from the 5-way valve cover.

Install

One spline (highlighted red) is larger than the other splines
- Use the diverter valve wrench to align the larger stemshell shaft spline
with the larger recess on the 5-way valve actuator, and then position the
5-way valve actuator on the 5-way valve cover.

Caution:
Very little force is needed to mate the actuator to the cover. If the
actuator does not mate to the cover easily, remove the actuator and check the
stemshell shaft alignment.

- Install the screws that attach the 5-way valve actuator to the 5-way
valve cover.
Torque 2 Nm
- Install the superbottle. See Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and
Replace).
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Wrench, Diverter Valve, Model 3 (1447556-00-A)
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Re
Coolant Pump - HV Battery - Remove
Remove
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remo
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the driver footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Remove the driver k
Cleaning the Exterior
To prevent damage to the paint, immediately
remove corrosive substances (bird droppings,
tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt,
industrial fallout, etc.). Do not wait until Model
3 is due for a complete wash. If necessary, use
denatured alcohol to remove tar spots