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

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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

  1. Remove the superbottle. See Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).

Actuator - 5-Way Valve (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)

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

Actuator - 5-Way Valve (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)

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

Install

One spline (highlighted red) is larger than the other splines
One spline (highlighted red) is larger than the other splines

  1. 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.

Actuator - 5-Way Valve (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)

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.

Actuator - 5-Way Valve (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install the screws that attach the 5-way valve actuator to the 5-way valve cover. Torque 2 Nm
  2. Install the superbottle. See Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).

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