Tesla Model 3: Tube - Input - Coolant - Power Conversion System- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Connector Removal, Coolant, PCS, M3 (1111868-00-B)
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 0 (1000V) must be worn
at all times a high voltage cable, busbar, or fitting is handled. Refer to Tech
Note TN-15-92-003, "High Voltage Awareness Care Points" for additional safety
information.
Remove
- Drain the coolant from the power conversion system. See
Penthouse Coolant (Drain and Refill).
- Remove the pyrotechnic battery disconnect from the penthouse. See
Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the high voltage controller. See
Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the harness to the hinge tray and hinges.
- Raise the hinge tray and remove the hinge tray from the hinges.
- Cut a slit halfway through 2 absorbent pads and surround each coolant
input tube fitting with a pad.
Example of Coolant Connector Removal Tool Use
- Use the coolant connector removal tool to spread the tube fitting clips
wider than the barb on the power conversion system.
- Pull up on the tool and the tube fitting together to disconnect the
fitting from the power conversion system
- Repeat step
7 and step
8 for the other tube fitting at the battery flange.
- Remove the tube from the vehicle.
- Install a plugs into the power conversion system and the battery flange.
- Wipe up any spilled coolant.
Caution: Spilled coolant can create an electrical path.
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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 properl
SPECIAL TOOLS
Connector Removal, Coolant, PCS, M3 (1111868-00-B)
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
p
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Follow the steps below to lift Model 3. Ensure
that any non-Tesla repair facility is aware of
these lifting points.
Position Model 3 centrally between the lift
posts.
Position the lift arm pads under the
designated body lift points at the
locations shown.
Warning: DO NOT position th
Remove
Remove the rear drive unit
inverter. See
Inverter - Rear Drive Unit
(Remove and Install).
Setup the gantry to support
the gearbox motor assembly.