Tesla Model 3: Superbottle (Dual Motor) - Install
Install
- Connect the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose to the
superbottle, and then install the clip.
- Install the clip that attaches the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle
hose to the superbottle.
- Position the superbottle in the vehicle.
- Connect the electrical harness to the 5-way valve actuator connector.
- Install the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the lower LH
side of the superbottle.
- Install the clip that attaches the battery return hose to the
superbottle.
- Connect the battery return hose to the superbottle, and then install the
clip.
- Connect the electrical harness to the superbottle level sensor
connector.
- Install the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the RH side of
the superbottle.
- Install the clip that attaches the suction/liquid lines to the
superbottle.
- Connect the powertrain pump-sill connector hose to the superbottle, and
then install the clip.
- Connect the electrical harness to the powertrain pump-sill connector
hose coolant temperature sensor.
- Connect the electrical harness to the powertrain coolant pump connector.
- Connect the electrical harness to the HV battery coolant pump connector.
- Connect the coolant hose to the chiller and EXV assembly, and then
install the clip.
Note: Perform a push-pull test on the hose to verify that
the hose is fully attached.
- Connect the electrical harness to the chiller and EXV assembly hose
coolant temperature sensor.
- Connect the radiator outlet hose to the front right of the superbottle,
and then install the clip.
- Connect the radiator inlet hose to the front left of the superbottle,
and then install the clip.
- Remove the plugs from the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle
hose and coolant port.
- Connect the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose to the heat
exchanger, and then install the clip.
- Remove the coolant drain container from underneath the vehicle, and then
install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove
and Replace).
- Install new o-rings onto the suction/liquid line fitting, install the
suction/liquid line fitting into the chiller and EXV assembly, and then
install the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid line to the chiller and
EXV assembly.
Torque 5.5 Nm
- Install the shock tower brace. See Brace - Shock Tower (Remove and
Replace).
- Connect the A/C lines to the vehicle, and then initiate an A/C vacuum
and leak test.
- Install the 12V battery. See Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace).
- When the A/C vacuum and leak test is complete, recharge the refrigerant.
See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Perform a cooling system vacuum refill. See Cooling System (Vacuum
Refill).
- Connect a charge cable to the vehicle.
- 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.
- In Toolbox, click the play button next to "TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCE",
and then select Run.
- When the thermal performance test is complete, disconnect the charge
cable from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Uni
Install
Install the superbottle to the shock tower brace, and then install the
nuts that attach the superbottle to the shock tower brace.
Install the superbottle to the shock tower brace, and
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passing other vehicles. A message displays at
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Fixture, Subframe, Model 3 (1099645-00-B)
Lifting Sling, Drive Unit, Model 3 (NA, APAC)
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