Tesla Model X Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model X: Battery Chiller (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model X 2015-2024 Service Manual / Thermal Management / Battery Chiller (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Remove the EXV valve (refer to procedure).
  2. Clamp both coolant hoses that are coming from the battery chiller.

     Battery Chiller (Remove and Replace)

  3. Release the locking rings that secure the coolant hoses to the battery chiller. Release both coolant hoses from the nipples on the battery chiller. Note: Note installed position of components before removal. Note: Place suitable absorbent material around the affected area to absorb any possible fluid spillage.
  4. Place caps over the nipples on the battery chiller. Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
  5. Plug both coolant hoses. Caution: Plug the line connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
  6. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the battery chiller to the vehicle (torque 12 Nm). Note: Note installed position of components before removal.

     Battery Chiller (Remove and Replace)

  7. Remove the battery chiller from the vehicle.
Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Note: Inspect the O-rings. Replace as necessary.

  1. Ensure that the coolant hoses are routed under the sway bar when installed.
  2. Ensure that the arrow on the top of the battery chiller points towards the rear of the vehicle when installed.