Tesla Model S: Cooling System - Partial Refill and Bleed
Refill
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Information > Capacities, Fluids, and Lubricants >
Fluids.
- Remove the coolant reservoir cap (refer to procedure).
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- In Toolbox, select Views > Thermal > Fluid Drain
and Fill.
- Ensure that the "Coolant fill" box is checked.
Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is not charging before
continuing to the next step in this procedure.
- Click the Start/Play button.
- Fill the reservoir to the "MAX" line with the specified coolant
while the "Fluid Drain and Fill" routine is running.
Bleed
- In Toolbox, select Views > Thermal > Coolant Air
Purge. Run the coolant air purge routine.
- Carefully monitor the coolant level while the routine is
running, adding coolant as required.
Note: Do not allow the fluid level to drop below
the "MIN" line during this procedure. Otherwise, air enters
the system and the procedure must be repeated.
- The coolant level should stabilize before the routine ends. If
the coolant level is still dropping, perform the routine again.
- Ensure that the coolant level is between the "NOM" and "MAX"
lines.
- Install the coolant reservoir cap.
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Note: Make sure at least 14 L of the specified coolant is
available before beginning this procedure.
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Informati
Check & Top-Up
Remove coolant cap from reservoir.
Fill reservoir to correct level.
Reinstall the cap.
Note: Make sure at least 14 L of the specified coolant is
available before beginning this procedure.
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Informati
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Charging equipment designed specifically to charge
your Model S is available from Tesla. A Tesla Wall
Connector, which installs in your parking space, is the
fastest way to charge Model S for daily use.
Model S can also be charged using a Mobile Connector
and the appropriate adapter(s) that all
Removal
Remove the RH side trunk trim (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the harness connectors (x2) from the electric park
brake (EPB) module.
Disconnect the harness connections (x2) from the liftgate
control mod