Tesla Model S: Reservoir Assembly - Coolant (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
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 is fully open. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Removal
- Disconnect 12V power (refer to procedure).
- Place a coolant catcher underneath the vehicle directly below
the coolant reservoir.
- Remove the reservoir cap.
- Siphon the coolant from the reservoir into a container.
Note: The following images show the coolant reservoir
without the coolant removed.
- Disconnect the coolant level sensor harness.
- Remove the bolt that secures the coolant hose retaining ring to
the battery support brace (torque 5 Nm).
- Release the bolts (x4) that secure the coolant reservoir to the
front crossmember (torque 6 Nm).
- Clamp the coolant hoses (x2).
- Place absorbent material under the coolant hoses and reservoir.
- Release the locking rings (x2) that secure the coolant hoses to
the coolant reservoir.
- Remove the reservoir from the vehicle.
- Clean up any spilled coolant.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- When all components have been reinstalled, refill and
bleed the cooling system (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Remove the rear underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the cap from the reservoir.
Installation
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not att
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
shat
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Model S has a split rear seat that can fold forward.
Before folding, remove items from the seats and the rear
footwell. To allow the rear seats to fold completely flat,
you may need to move the front seats forward. To fold a
rear seat, push the corresponding button on the back of
the seat.
You
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Position the vehicle in preparation for raising it, but keep the
vehicle at ground level at this time.
Remove the LH underhood apron (refer