Tesla Model 3: Coolant Pump - HV Battery - Remove

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 Panel - Aero Shield - Front
(Remove and Replace).
- Position a coolant drain under the superbottle.
- If the vehicle is equipped with dual motors, perform these steps.
Otherwise, go to step 6.
- Install a foldable funnel underneath the front drive unit heat
exchanger.
Note: Make sure the foldable funnel covers the front drive unit 12V
connector, steering rack, and is positioned to catch fluid from the heat
exchanger coolant outlet.

- Release the clip and disconnect the front drive unit heat exchanger to
superbottle hose from the heat exchanger coolant outlet, and then drain the
coolant into the coolant drain container.

- Install plugs into the front drive unit heat exchanger to superbottle
hose and the heat exchanger coolant outlet.
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- Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the
superbottle.
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- Disconnect the electrical harness from the HV battery coolant pump
connector.

- Remove and discard the bolts that attach the HV battery coolant pump to
the superbottle, and then remove the pump from the superbottle.

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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
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 P
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 outer HVAC ple
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Engine Motor Stand, 1000 lb. (NA, APAC)
(1053595-00-A)
Engine Stand, 1000 lbs (EMEA) (1053595-01-A)
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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).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the underhood storage