Tesla Model S: Powertrain Coolant Pump 1 (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Coolant pump locations:
RWD Model S
Dual Motor Model S
1 |
Powertrain coolant pump 1 |
RWD vehicle |
2 |
Battery coolant pump 2 |
RWD vehicle |
3 |
Battery coolant pump 1 |
RWD vehicle |
4 |
Powertrain coolant pump 2 |
Dual Motor vehicle |
5 |
Powertrain coolant pump 1 |
Dual Motor vehicle |
6 |
Battery coolant pump 2 |
Dual Motor vehicle |
7 |
Battery coolant pump 1 |
Dual Motor vehicle |
Removal
- Disconnect 12V and HV power (refer to procedure).
- Remove the wiper arms (refer to procedure).
- Remove the cowl panel (refer to procedure).
- Remove the LH shock tower to bulkhead strut (refer to
procedure).
- Slide the pump off of the bracket.
- Release the bolt that secures the bracket to the front shock
tower crossmember (torque 6.5 Nm). Remove the bracket from the
vehicle to provide additional access.
- Place absorbent material beneath the pump.
- Clamp and release the 2 hoses.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the pump.
- Remove the pump from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Clean any spilled coolant.
- When all components have been reinstalled, refill and bleed
the cooling system (refer to procedure).
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Coolant pump locations:
RWD Model S
Dual Motor Model S
1
Powertrain coolant pump 1
RWD vehicle
2
Battery
Removal
Remove the front bumper (refer to procedure).
Remove the radiator (refer to procedure).
Remove the ankle catcher (refer to procedure).
Remove the plastic rivets (x3) that
Removal
Remove the front fascia assembly (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the duct to the condenser
housing (torque 16 Nm on vehicles equipped with a magnesium
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CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the chassis, frame, or suspension
components to pull the vehicle can result in
damage.
WARNING: If the vehicle is pulled onto the flatbed
truck using this method, all suspensi
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Release the fitting from the valve block (torque 3.5 Nm).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.