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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NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Smart Summon,
or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Smart Summon is designed to allow you to move
Model S to your location (using your phone's GP
Removal
Disconnect 12V power.
Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
Use a trim tool to carefully release the anchor bolt cap from
the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.