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.
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
Remove the underhood storage unit carpet.
If
Install
Put the steering column in the vehicle for installation.
Install the nuts that attach the steering column to the
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