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:
Headliner - Panoramic Roof (Remove and Install)
Note: This procedure does not remove the headliner from
vehicle; the headliner remains inside the vehicle cabin supported by
the tops of the seats.
Removal
Remove the LH A-pillar trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH A-pillar trim.
Release the LH upper B-pillar trim
Spring and Damper Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the front road wheel (refer to procedure).
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the nuts (x3) that secure the coil spring module top
mounting (torque 39 Nm).
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