Tesla Model 3: Cooling System (Check and Fill)

Remove
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the outer HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer
(Remove and Replace).
Procedure
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Type "thermal" into the search field.
Note: Make sure "Actions" is selected if not already.
- Click the play button next to "PROC_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN", and
then select Run.

- Remove the cap from the superbottle reservoir.
- Add coolant to the superbottle, so that the liquid level is
approximately 6mm (0.25 in) above the MAX line.
- Type"vcfront" into the search field.
- Click the play button next to "TEST-RESET_VCFRONT", and then select Run.
- Click the play button next to "TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGE",
and then select Run.
Note: Make sure that the drive rails are off. Turning on the drive
rail will stop the routine.
Note: The test lasts approximately 10 minutes.
Note: Test will vary speeds from 3,500 to 6,500 RPM, viewable under
the PT Thermal tab.
Note: If speeds hover at around 7,000 RPM, perform this procedure
again.
- Inspect the coolant level in the superbottle, and add coolant so that
the liquid level is approximately 6mm (0.25 in) above the MAX line.
- Install the cap on the superbottle reservoir.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remov
Procedure
LH side shown, RH similar
Release the bungee straps and install the push clips that attach the
lower rear edge of the LH and RH front wheel liners to the vehicle.
Install the front ae
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
Rem
Remove the port plugs and port nuts from the replacement compressor.
Use the digital scale to weigh the replacement compressor and record its
weight.
Subtract the weight of the removed compressor from the weight of the
replacement compressor. The difference is the weight of oil to be removed