Tesla Model 3: Powertrain Coolant - Refill
Refill
- Remove the plugs from the hoses.
- Connect the powertrain supply hose to the male
fitting.
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose
is fully seated.
- Connect the powertrain return hose to the female
fitting.
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose
is fully seated.
- Install the lower clips (x3) that attach the lower
rear edge of the RH wheel arch liner to the body.
- Install the front HV battery skid plate. See Skid
Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the coolant drain from under the vehicle.
- Install the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
- Perform a vacuum refill of the cooling system. See
Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
READ NEXT:
Remove
Remove the rear subframe
assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove
and Install).
SPECIAL TOOLS
Skt, Oil Filter, 63.5mm X 14
(1130484-00-A)
Kit, Drive Unit Oil Drain, Model
3 (1134264-00-A)
Procedure
SEE MORE:
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components.
Remove
Discon
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 hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhoo