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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Cooling System - Remove
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 (Remov
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Camera Calibration Target (1053066-00-A)
Wrench, 2.5mm, Thin (1448868-00-A)
Note: This procedure describes how to calibrate the forward
facing cameras. It does not apply to the rear facing camera.
Setup
Park the vehicle on a flat surface with at least 106 cm (3.5 ft) of
space in
Remove the front passenger seat. See
Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Remove the center console. See
Center Console (Remove and Install).
Release the clips that attach the RH front carpet to the vehicle, and
then remove the RH front carpet from the vehicle.
Install
Installation proc