Tesla Model S: Fluids and Capacities
Fluids
Air conditioningDepending on its intended sales region, the air conditioning system is filled with R134a or 1234yf refrigerant. Refer to the label on the RH frunk trim.
If oil needs to be added to the system, use only POE ND-11 or equivalent.
Caution: Do not mix different types of A/C system oil. Model S, Roadster 1.5 and Roadster 2.0/2.5 all use different oils. Model S and Model X use the same A/C system oil.If ultraviolet dye needs to be added to the system to troubleshoot a leak, use only Tracerline Tracer-Stick TP-3811 (Hybrid / POE) dye.
Antifreeze solutions
The cooling system contains an ethylene glycol (phosphate and nitrate free) based coolant.
Tesla G-48 coolant (part number 1012820-00-A) is a pre-mixed 50/50 solution of antifreeze and water. The coolant is ready to use. Do not add water.
Caution: Do not top-up or refill the cooling system with any other type of coolant.Antifreeze concentration
The overall antifreeze concentration should not fall below 50% by volume to ensure that the anti-corrosion properties of the coolant are maintained. Antifreeze concentrations greater than 60% are not recommended as cooling efficiency will be impaired.
Tesla G-48 coolant (part number 1012820-00-A) is a pre-mixed 50/50 solution of antifreeze and water. The coolant is ready to use. Do not add water.
Brake - Fluid
DOT 3. Dow 372LB (part number 1060099-00-A) is recommended to prevent squeaking from the master cylinder as the brakes are applied. Only use new fluid from sealed containers.
Electrical Joint Compound
Penetrox A-13 electrical joint compound (part number 2006271).
Transmission fluid
Front drive unit part number 1035000-00-F and earlier: Mobil SHC 629
Front drive unit part number 1035000-00-J and later: DEXRON VI (DEXRON 6) automatic transmission fluid
Rear drive unit (small and large): DEXRON VI (DEXRON 6) automatic transmission fluid
Washer fluid
Tesla Windshield Wash, part number 6005944-00-A (1 gallon) or 1061464-00-A (drum).
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Special Tools - HV Battery Alignment Rods
The HV battery alignment rods assist in aligning the HV battery during
installation.
Note: This tool is intended to be used by 2 technicians.
To use the alignment rods:
Position the tabl
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Annual Service
Note: Not all of the procedures listed here need to be
performed at each Annual Service. Refer to SC-15-00-001 for a list of
the procedures to perform at the relevant service
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Slave Charger - LH - 1st Generation (Remove and Replace)
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and install
the 1st generation slave charger. If the vehicle is equipped with a
2nd generation slave charger, refer to procedure 44102102 (refer to
procedure).
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness
Strut - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Open liftgate.
Support liftgate in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas strut from ball joint.
Release clip securing gas strut to liftgate.
Disconnect and remove gas
