Tesla Model 3: Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)

Superbottle (Dual Motor) - Remove

SPECIAL TOOLS

Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)

Remove

1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
3. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
5. Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).

Note: Recover the refrigerant while continuing this procedure.

6. Remove the superbottle cap.
7. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
8. Remove the 12V auxiliary battery. See Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace).
9. Remove the shock tower brace. See Brace - Shock Tower (Remove and Replace).

Note: Do not separate the compressor body bracket from the strut tower brace.

10. Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
11. Partially lower the vehicle, and then position a coolant drain container underneath the RH front side of the vehicle.

12. Install a foldable funnel underneath the heat exchanger, as shown.

Note: Make sure the foldable funnel covers the front drive unit 12V connector, steering rack, and is positioned to catch fluid from the heat exchanger coolant outlet.

13. Release the clip that connects the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose to the heat exchanger coolant outlet, and then drain the coolant into the coolant drain container.

14. Plug the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose and the heat exchanger coolant outlet.

15. Release the clip and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the front left of the superbottle.

16. Release the clip and disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the front right of the superbottle.

17. Disconnect the electrical harness from the chiller and EXV assembly hose coolant temperature sensor connector.

18. Release the clip and disconnect the coolant hose from the chiller and EXV assembly.
19. Disconnect the electrical harness from the HV battery coolant pump connector.

20. Disconnect the electrical harness from the powertrain coolant pump connector.

21. Disconnect the electrical harness from the powertrain pump to sill hose coolant temperature sensor connector.

Tip: Tilt the superbottle toward the front of the vehicle for better access.

22. Release the clip and disconnect the powertrain pump-sill connector hose from the rear right of the superbottle.

23. Release the clip that attaches the suction/liquid lines to the superbottle.

24. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the RH side of the superbottle.

25. Disconnect the electrical harness from the superbottle level sensor connector.

26. Release the clip and disconnect the battery return hose from the rear left of the superbottle.

Tip: Tilt the superbottle toward the front of the vehicle for better access.

27. Release the clip that attaches the battery return hose to the superbottle.

28. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the lower LH side of the superbottle.

Tip: Lift the superbottle for better access.

29. Disconnect the electrical harness from the 5-way valve actuator connector.

Tip: Lift the superbottle for better access.

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

30. Remove the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid line to the chiller and EXV assembly, and then remove the line from the chiller and EXV assembly.
31. Remove and discard the o-rings from the suction/liquid line fitting.

32. Remove the superbottle from the vehicle.

33. Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose to the superbottle.

34. Release the clip and disconnect the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose from the superbottle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor) - Install

Install

1. Connect the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose to the superbottle, and then install the clip.

2. Install the clip that attaches the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose to the superbottle.

3. Position the superbottle in the vehicle.

4. Connect the electrical harness to the 5-way valve actuator connector.

5. Install the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the lower LH side of the superbottle.

6. Install the clip that attaches the battery return hose to the superbottle.

7. Connect the battery return hose to the superbottle, and then install the clip.

8. Connect the electrical harness to the superbottle level sensor connector.

9. Install the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the RH side of the superbottle.

10. Install the clip that attaches the suction/liquid lines to the superbottle.

11. Connect the powertrain pump-sill connector hose to the superbottle, and then install the clip.

12. Connect the electrical harness to the powertrain pump-sill connector hose coolant temperature sensor.

13. Connect the electrical harness to the powertrain coolant pump connector.
14. Connect the electrical harness to the HV battery coolant pump connector.

15. 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.

16. Connect the electrical harness to the chiller and EXV assembly hose coolant temperature sensor.

17. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the front right of the superbottle, and then install the clip.

18. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the front left of the superbottle, and then install the clip.
19. Remove the plugs from the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose and coolant port.

20. Connect the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose to the heat exchanger, and then install the clip.
21. 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).

22. 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
23. Install the shock tower brace. See Brace - Shock Tower (Remove and Replace).
24. Connect the A/C lines to the vehicle, and then initiate an A/C vacuum and leak test.
25. Install the 12V battery. See Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace).
26. When the A/C vacuum and leak test is complete, recharge the refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
27. Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
28. Perform a cooling system vacuum refill. See Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
29. Connect a charge cable to the vehicle.
30. Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
31. 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.

32. In Toolbox, click the play button next to "TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCE", and then select Run.
33. When the thermal performance test is complete, disconnect the charge cable from the vehicle.
34. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
35. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
36. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
37. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
38. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).