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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Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1051509-00-A
Output Seal Installation Tool
Tesla
1052583-00-A
Removal
Remove front subframe assembly for access
(refer to procedure)
Remove and discard the bolts (x2) securing
steering rack assembly to subframe (torque 175 Nm).
Caution: Replace all
Patchbolt(s).
Caution:
Ensure that the bolts ar