Tesla Model S: Thermal Management
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Thermal Management
- Filter - Particulate (Remove and Replace)
- HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace)
- Actuator - Inlet (Remove and Replace)
- Actuator - Driver's Temperature (Remove and Replace)
- Actuator - Mode (Remove and Replace)
- Actuator - Front Passenger's Temperature (Remove and Replace)
- Actuator - Defrost (Remove and Replace)
- Motor - Fan assembly - HVAC (Remove and Replace)
- Hose - HVAC - Drain (Remove and Replace)
- Hose - Front HVAC - Drain (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
- Heater - PTC (Remove and Replace)
- Heater - PTC (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
- Heater - PTC (Dual Motor) (RHD) (Remove and Replace)
- A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace)
- AC Refrigerant Leak Detection
- Condenser - Gas Cool (Remove and Replace)
- Condenser - Sub-cool (Remove and Replace)
- Fan - Condenser - LH (Remove and Replace)
- Fan - Condenser - RH (Remove and Replace)
- Receiver Dryer and Desiccant (Remove and Replace)
- Compressor - 1st Generation (Remove and Replace)
- Compressor - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace)
- Compressor (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
- Compressor (Dual Motor) (RHD) (Remove and Replace)
- Mounting - Air Conditioning Compressor (Remove and Replace)
- Pipe - High Pressure - Sub-Cool Condenser to Chiller (Remove and Replace)
- Pipe - High Pressure - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)
- Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace)
- Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
- Pipe - Low Pressure - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)
- Pipe - High Pressure - Charge Port (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
- Pipe - High Pressure - Gas Cool to Sub-Cool Condenser (Remove and Replace)
- Pipe - Low Pressure - Chiller (Remove and Replace)
- TXV Valve - Evaporator (Remove and Replace)
- TXV Valve - Chiller (Remove and Replace)
- Pressure Transducer - Low Pressure (Remove and Replace)
- Battery Chiller and TXV Assembly (Remove and Replace)
- Cooling System - Partial Refill and Bleed
- Cooling System - Drain and Refill
- Coolant System - Check and Fill
- Cooling System - Vacuum Refill
- Radiator (Remove and Replace)
- Reservoir Assembly - Coolant (Remove and Replace)
- Reservoir Assembly - Coolant (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
- Reservoir Cap - Coolant (Remove and Replace)
- 3 Way Coolant Valve - Chiller Bypass (Remove and Replace)
- 3 Way Coolant Valve - Radiator Bypass (Remove and Replace)
- 4 Way Coolant Valve - Series/Parallel (Remove and Replace)
- Coolant Heater - Electric - Battery - 1st Generation (Remove and Replace)
- Coolant Heater - Electric - Battery - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace)
- Coolant Heater - Electric - Battery (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
- Battery Coolant Pump 1 (Remove and Replace)
- Battery Coolant Pump 2 (Remove and Replace)
- Powertrain Coolant Pump 1 (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
- Powertrain Coolant Pump 1 (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
- Powertrain Coolant Pump 2 (Remove and Replace)
- Active Louver - Center (Remove and Replace)
- Duct - Condenser LH (Remove and Replace)
- Motor - Active Louver - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace)
- Vent - Motorized - Front Fascia - LH (Remove and Replace)
READ NEXT:
Filter - Particulate (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the rear center underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Release the retainers (x2) that secure the particulate filter
cover.
Note: Components have been re
HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove cross car beam (refer to procedure).
Recover refrigerant from AC system (refer to procedure).
Disconnect AC connection to HVAC, discard 'O' rings (torque 22
Nm).
Actuator - Inlet (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Disconnect actuator harness connector.
Remove screws (x3) securing recirculation actuator to HVAC
assembly (torque 1 Nm).
SEE MORE:
Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the drop in center console assembly, if installed (refer
to procedure).
Remove the under-screen cubby.
Remove the LH center console closeout extension (refer to
procedure).
Remove the RH center console closeout extension.
Remove the rear center console
Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace)
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
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