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.
- Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the
superbottle.
- 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 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Remove the HV battery. See HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Install).
Release the clip and disconnect the powertrain supply hose fitting from
the RH underside of the penthouse.
Release the clips (x5) that attach the powertrain supply (upper) hose to
the RH side of the HV battery,