Tesla Model 3: 5-Way Valve (Remove and Replace)
5-Way Valve- Remove

SPECIAL TOOLS
Wrench, Diverter Valve, Model 3 (1447556-00-A)
Remove
- Remove the 5-way valve actuator. See Actuator - 5-Way Valve (RWD)
(Remove and Replace).

- Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the lower LH
side of the superbottle.
- Position a coolant drain under the superbottle

- Disconnect the powertrain supply hose at the lower LH side of the
superbottle, and then plug the female connector.
Note: Allow the coolant to drain from the superbottle

- Remove and discard the screws that attach the 5-way valve actuator cover
to the superbottle, and then remove the cover from the superbottle.

- Remove and discard the O-rings from the 5-way valve cover.

- Remove the stem shell from the superbottle.
5-Way Valve - Install
Install
- Install new O-rings onto the 5-way valve cover.
Note: Align notches in the o-rings with the ribs in the 5-way valve
cover.
- Examine the end the of the 5-way valve stem shell shaft. One shaft
spline is slightly wider than the others.
- Mark the wider spline.
- Slide the new stem shell into the superbottle.
Note: Align channels in the stem shell with ribs in the superbottle.
- Install the new 5-way valve cover onto the superbottle, and then install
new screws to attach the cover to the superbottle.
Torque 3.3 Nm
- Use the diverter valve wrench to verify that the stem shell shaft turns
smoothly and does not bind.
- Connect the powertrain supply hose to the superbottle.
- Remove the coolant drain from under the superbottle.
- Fasten the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the superbottle.
- Use the diverter valve wrench to align the 5-way valve stem shell shaft
with the 5-way valve actuator for assembly.
Note: When properly aligned, the actuator easily slides over the
stem shell shaft.
- Install the 5-way valve actuator on the 5-way valve cover, and then
install the screws that attach the actuator on the cover.
Torque 3.3 Nm
- Connect the electrical harness to the 5-way valve actuator connector.
- Install the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove
and Replace).
- Add coolant to the superbottle, so that the liquid level is
approximately 6mm (0.25 in) above the MAX line.
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Perform a cooling system vacuum refill. See Cooling System (Vacuum
Refill).
- 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.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Wrench, Diverter Valve, Model 3 (1447556-00-A)
Remove
Remove the superbottle. See Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and
Replace).
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the vent finisher. See
Finisher - Vent (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screw that attaches the LH front vent, and then pull out the
LH side of the LH front vent to release it from the instrument panel.
Torque 2.3 Nm
Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH f
Remove
Remove the driver headrest trim from the seat. See
Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the seat back shell to the driver seat,
lift up on the shell to unhook it from the seat back frame, and lay the
shell back.
Release