Tesla Model 3: Powertrain Coolant - Drain
SPECIAL TOOLS
Drive Unit Pressure Test Fixture (1053600-00-C)
Kit, Coolant Leak Test Adapters, Model 3
(1132185-00-B)
Kit, Coolant Drain & Fill Adapters, M3
(1133843-00-A)
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3
(1135762-00-A)
Kit, Battery Coolant Drain and Fill
(GSN-TL-000564)
Drain
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
- Remove the front HV battery skid plate. See Skid
Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the lower clips (x3) that attach the lower
rear edge of the RH wheel arch liner to the body, to
allow access to the coolant hose.
- Position a coolant drain under the front RH corner
of the HV battery.
- Disconnect the rear powertrain supply hose at the RH
side of the vehicle, plug the male fitting, and allow
the female fitting to drain.
- Connect the coolant pressure test adapter to the
female fitting.
- Connect the drive unit pressure test fixture to the
coolant pressure test adapter.
- Close both valves P1 (inlet) and P2 (outlet) on the
test fixture, and connect a compressed air supply line.
- Fully close the regulator, and then open P1 (inlet
valve).
- Set the pressure regulator of the test fixture to 26 psi.
- Disconnect the powertrain return hose at the RH side
of the vehicle, plug the female fitting, and allow the
male fitting to drain.
- Connect the coolant drain adapter to the male
connector, and direct the tube to the coolant drain.
- Slowly open P2 (outlet valve) to speed the drain.
- Wait at least 5 minutes for the coolant to fully
drain.
- Close P2 (outlet valve) when no more coolant is
expelled.
- Disconnect the air supply from the test fixture.
- Remove the coolant pressure test adapter and coolant
drain adapter from the hoses
- Perform the service procedures that required the powertrain coolant to be drained.
- After the components have been replaced, refill the
coolant. See Refill.
READ NEXT:
Refill
Remove the plugs from the hoses.
Remove
Remove the rear subframe
assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove
and Install).
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, EPB Release, Handheld (1134520-00-A)
XP-10 Power Supply, XP-10 (1129348-00-A)
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. S
Install
Caution:
Replace all patchbolts.
Replace all nyloc nuts.
Use an IPA wipe to clean the high voltage mating surfaces of the HV
battery terminal, positive busbar, and the HV battery positive contactor.
Tilt the rear of the HV battery positive contactor up, and then install
the con