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

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 (Remove
and Replace).
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- From under the vehicle, disconnect the electrical harness from the 5-way
valve actuator connector.

- Remove the screws that attach the 5-way valve actuator to the 5-way
valve cover, and then remove the actuator from the valve cover.
Note: The end of the stem shell shaft is exposed.

Install
- Examine the end the of the 5-way valve stem shell shaft. One shaft
spline is slightly wider than the others.
- Mark the wider spline.
- Use the diverter valve wrench to align the 5-way valve stem shell shaft
with the 5-way valve actuator for assembly.
Note: When properly aligned, the actuator easily slides over the
stem shell shaft.
- Install the 5-way valve actuator on the 5-way valve cover, and then
install the screws that attach the actuator on the cover.
Torque 2 Nm
- Connect the electrical harness to the 5-way valve actuator connector.
- Install the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove
and Replace).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Using Toolbox, run the 5-way valve actuator self-test, "TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_FIVE-WAY-VALVE."
Note: This Toolbox routine tests and calibrates the 5-way valve
actuator.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
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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
LH shown, RH similar
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Open the trunk, and then remove the LH and RH trunk stops.
Remove the trunk floor trim.
Remove the trunk sill trim.
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster.
Remove the LH 2nd row seatback.
Remove the RH 2nd row seat si
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