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Tesla Model 3: Module - Cooling Fan- Remove

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Thermal Management / Refrigerant System / Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and Install) / Module - Cooling Fan- Remove

Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and Install)

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift
  2. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the outer HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  8. Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  9. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).

Module - Cooling Fan- Remove

  1. Disconnect the active grille shutter electrical connector.

Module - Cooling Fan- Remove

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan, and then slide the reinforcement bracket aside for clearance
  2. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the front fascia valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).

Module - Cooling Fan- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the cooling fan module connector.
  2. Place coolant drain container underneath the LH front side of the vehicle.

Module - Cooling Fan- Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the radiator inlet hose to the cooling fan module, remove the hose, and then plug the hose.
  2. Place coolant drain container underneath the RH front side of the vehicle.

Module - Cooling Fan- Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the radiator outlet hose from the cooling fan module, remove the hose, and then plug the hose.
  2. Remove the coolant drain container from underneath the vehicle.

Note: Make sure that the refrigerant has fully recovered before continuing this procedure.

Module - Cooling Fan- Remove

  1. Remove the nut that attaches the suction/liquid line to the cooling fan module, and then disconnect the A/C suction line.
  2. Remove and discard the O-ring from the suction/liquid line.

Module - Cooling Fan- Remove

  1. Remove the nut that attaches the discharge line to the cooling fan module, and then disconnect the discharge line.
  2. Remove and discard the O-ring from the discharge line.

LH Side
LH Side

RH Side
RH Side

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