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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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window
The HV battery alignment rods assist in aligning the HV battery during
installation.
Note: This tool is intended to be used by 2 technicians.
To use the alignment rods:
Position the table under the vehicle until the bolt holes in the battery
and vehicle are roughly aligned. Do not lo