Tesla Model 3: Tube - Input - Coolant - Power Conversion System- Install
Install
- Wipe up any spilled coolant
Caution: Spilled coolant can create an
electrical path.
O-rings in good condition
- Make sure that the o-rings are not damaged and that they are properly
seated in the connector groove prior to inserting the tube into the power
conversion system. Replace components as necessary.
O-ring in poor condition
- Lubricate the coolant input tube o-rings with Silaramic lubricant.
- Remove the plugs from the power conversion system and the battery flange.
- Install the coolant input tube into the power conversion system and the
battery flange.
Example of a Secure Connection
- Firmly press down on the tube fittings, to make sure that the fittings
are securely connected.
Caution:
Verify that both clips have fully engaged the barb on the power
conversion system and battery flange, and then pull up on the fittings to check
retention.
- Remove the absorbent pads from around the coolant input tube fittings,
and wipe up any spilled coolant.
Caution:
Spilled coolant can create an electrical path.
- Perform a penthouse coolant leak test. See
Penthouse Coolant Leak Test.
- Connect the 12V auxiliary battery negative terminal only. Torque 6 Nm
Caution: Do not follow the procedure to
connect 12V power at this time.
- Connect a 12V charger to the 12V auxiliary battery terminals.
- Refill the coolant. See
Penthouse Coolant (Drain and Refill).
- On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power >
Power Off.
- Disconnect the 12V charger from the 12V auxiliary battery terminals.
- Disconnect the 12V auxiliary battery negative terminal.
- Install the hinge tray into the hinges, and then lower the hinge tray.
- Fasten the clips that attach the harness to the hinge tray and hinges.
- Install the high voltage controller. See
Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace).
- Install the pyrotechnic battery disconnect into the penthouse. See
Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace).
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Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
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Install
Wipe up any spilled coolant.
Caution: Spilled coolant can create an
electrical path.
O-rings in good condition
Make sure that the o-rings are not damaged and that they are proper
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Model 3 automatically connects with the last
phone to which it was connected, provided it
is within operating range and has Bluetooth
turned on. If the last phone is not within range,
it attempts to connect with the next phone
that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, to
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 (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the passenger footwell cover. See C