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Tesla Model 3: Superbottle (Dual Motor) - Remove

Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  5. Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).

Note: Recover the refrigerant while continuing this procedure.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Remove the superbottle cap.
  2. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  3. Remove the 12V auxiliary battery. See Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the shock tower brace. See Brace - Shock Tower (Remove and Replace).

Note: Do not separate the compressor body bracket from the strut tower brace.

  1. Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  2. Partially lower the vehicle, and then position a coolant drain container underneath the RH front side of the vehicle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Install a foldable funnel underneath the heat exchanger, as shown.

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.

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

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Plug the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose and the heat exchanger coolant outlet.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the front left of the superbottle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip and disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the front right of the superbottle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the chiller and EXV assembly hose coolant temperature sensor connector.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip and disconnect the coolant hose from the chiller and EXV assembly.
  2. Disconnect the electrical harness from the HV battery coolant pump connector.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the powertrain coolant pump connector.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the powertrain pump to sill hose coolant temperature sensor connector.

Tip: Tilt the superbottle toward the front of the vehicle for better access.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip and disconnect the powertrain pump-sill connector hose from the rear right of the superbottle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the suction/liquid lines to the superbottle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the RH side of the superbottle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the superbottle level sensor connector.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip and disconnect the battery return hose from the rear left of the superbottle.

Tip: Tilt the superbottle toward the front of the vehicle for better access.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the battery return hose to the superbottle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the lower LH side of the superbottle.

Tip: Lift the superbottle for better access.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the 5-way valve actuator connector.

Tip: Lift the superbottle for better access.

Warning: Make sure that the refrigerant has fully recovered before continuing this procedure.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid line to the chiller and EXV assembly, and then remove the line from the chiller and EXV assembly.
  2. Remove and discard the o-rings from the suction/liquid line fitting.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Remove the superbottle from the vehicle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose to the superbottle.

Superbottle (Dual Motor)- Remove

  1. Release the clip and disconnect the front drive unit heat exchanger-superbottle hose from the superbottle.

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