Tesla Model S: Powertrain Coolant Pump 1 (RWD) (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
- Remove the coolant reservoir (perform steps 1-12 of the Coolant
reservoir remove and install procedure).
- Position the reservoir and pump assembly over a container to
catch any coolant that is spilled in the next step.
- Release the spring clamp that secures the hose from the
reservoir to the coolant pump assembly.
- Use a marker to draw a line on the top of the rubber isolator.
Note: This line helps to align the isolator when
installing it on the new coolant pump.
- Carefully remove the rubber isolator from the coolant pump.
Caution: Do not damage or remove the push vent.
- Clean any spilled coolant.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Clean any spilled coolant.
- When placing the rubber isolator over the coolant pump,
ensure that the line that was drawn in step 4 of the "Remove"
section is positioned on the top of the new coolant pump.
- 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
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
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activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
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Removal
Loosen the front LH lug nuts (torque 175 Nm).
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)