Tesla Model 3: Actuator - 5-Way Valve (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Wrench, Diverter Valve, Model 3 (1447556-00-A)
Remove
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove
and Replace).
- From under the vehicle, disconnect the electrical harness from the 5-way
valve actuator connector.
- Remove the screws that attach the 5-way valve actuator to the 5-way
valve cover, and then remove the actuator from the valve cover.
Note: The end of the stem shell shaft is exposed.
Install
- 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.
- 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 2 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).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- 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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Remove
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Install
Remove and discard any o-rings or debris in the superbottle where the
coolant pump will install.
Make sure that new o-rings are installed onto the new coolant pump.
Lubricate the o-rings
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In Sentry Mode, cameras and sensors remain
powered on and ready to record suspicious
activity when the vehicle is locked and in Park.
To turn Sentry Mode on or off, touch the
Sentry Mode icon at the top of your
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can use voice
commands, the mobile app, or you ca
Charging stopped because communication
between the vehicle and the external charging
equipment was interrupted.
Confirm whether the external charging
equipment is powered by looking for any
status lights, displays, or other indicators on
the equipment.
If the equipment is not powered, try