Tesla Model 3: Heat Exchanger - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the front subframe assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)

- Release the clip that connects the front drive unit inverter-heat
exchanger hose to the heat exchanger coolant inle

- Release the clips that attach the front drive unit inverter-heat
exchanger hose to the exterior of the front drive unit, and then move the
hose aside.

- Remove the bolts that attach the heat exchanger to the inverter.
Torque 5 Nm + 30 degrees
Note: Place a shop towel underneath the heat exchanger to catch any
escaping fluids.
- Remove the heat exchanger from the front drive unit assembly.
Caution: Do not pry against the front drive unit or heat exchanger with
tools. Gently wiggle the heat exchanger to free it from the front drive unit.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Caution: Perform a push-pull test to verify that
the hose is fully seated.
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Remove
Remove the superbottle. See
Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace).
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to verify that the ho
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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).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the passenger footwell cover. See C
Remove
LH shown, RH similar
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Open the trunk, and then remove the LH and RH trunk stops.
Remove the trunk floor trim.
Remove the trunk sill trim.
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster.
Remove the LH 2nd row seatback.
Remove the RH 2nd row seat si