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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Removal
Ensure that the front road wheels are in the straight ahead
position.
Fully extend the column and centralize tilt.
Remove the steering wheel (refer to procedure).
Carefully rock the controller module 2-3 degrees back and forth
to break the bond between the module