Tesla Model 3: Tube - Input - Coolant - Power Conversion System- Install
Install
- Wipe up any spilled coolant
Caution: Spilled coolant can create an
electrical path.
O-rings in good condition
- Make sure that the o-rings are not damaged and that they are properly
seated in the connector groove prior to inserting the tube into the power
conversion system. Replace components as necessary.
O-ring in poor condition
- Lubricate the coolant input tube o-rings with Silaramic lubricant.
- Remove the plugs from the power conversion system and the battery flange.

- Install the coolant input tube into the power conversion system and the
battery flange.
Example of a Secure Connection
- Firmly press down on the tube fittings, to make sure that the fittings
are securely connected.
Caution:
Verify that both clips have fully engaged the barb on the power
conversion system and battery flange, and then pull up on the fittings to check
retention.
- Remove the absorbent pads from around the coolant input tube fittings,
and wipe up any spilled coolant.
Caution:
Spilled coolant can create an electrical path.
- Perform a penthouse coolant leak test. See
Penthouse Coolant Leak Test.
- Connect the 12V auxiliary battery negative terminal only.
Torque 6 Nm
Caution: Do not follow the procedure to
connect 12V power at this time.
- Connect a 12V charger to the 12V auxiliary battery terminals.
- Refill the coolant. See
Penthouse Coolant (Drain and Refill).
- On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power >
Power Off.
- Disconnect the 12V charger from the 12V auxiliary battery terminals.
- Disconnect the 12V auxiliary battery negative terminal.
- Install the hinge tray into the hinges, and then lower the hinge tray.
- Fasten the clips that attach the harness to the hinge tray and hinges.
- Install the high voltage controller. See
Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace).
- Install the pyrotechnic battery disconnect into the penthouse. See
Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace).
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Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
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Install
Wipe up any spilled coolant.
Caution: Spilled coolant can create an
electrical path.
O-rings in good condition
Make sure that the o-rings are not damaged and that they are proper
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To make it easy to connect your phone while
keeping the console free of clutter, you can
install a phone charging cable in Model 3.
Note: The phone dock supports two phones
side-by-side.
To install a phone charging cable:
Open both center console doors in front
of the cup holders.
Remove the port plugs and port nuts from the replacement compressor.
Use the digital scale to weigh the replacement compressor and record its
weight.
Subtract the weight of the removed compressor from the weight of the
replacement compressor. The difference is the weight of oil to be removed