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
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Remove
Remove the front fascia.
Remove the bolts that attach the bottom of the cooling fan module to the
ankle catcher
Note: Lift the condenser fan module up to ease removal of the bolts.
Loosen but do not remove the bolts that attach the upper section of the
front end carrier to
Install
Install the seat cushion foam to the seat cushion frame, and then fasten
the clips (x3) that attach the foam to the frame at the outboard and inboard
sides, and at the front.
Note: Make sure that the seat heater connector and seat occupied
sensor assembly passes through the seat susp