Tesla Model X: Cooling System - Partial Refill and Bleed
Tesla Model X 2015-2024 Service Manual / Thermal Management / Cooling System - Partial Refill and Bleed
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer to General Information > Capacities, Fluids, and Lubricants > Fluids. Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is not charging while performing this procedure.
- Open the hood.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle. Tip: The HEPA filter can be removed while waiting for Toolbox to open.
- Open Panels > Thermal > Fluid Drain and Fill.
- In the "Fluid Drain and Refill" panel, set the "Routine" to Start Fluid Drain/Fill then click the Start/Play button.
- Open Panels > Thermal > Thermal System Signals.
- In the "Thermal Systems Signals" panel, ensure that the system is in "Series Mode". Note: Do not continue this procedure until the vehicle is in "Series Mode".
- Remove the HEPA filter housing (refer to procedure).
- Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
- Add coolant to the "MAX" line.
- In the "Fluid Drain and Refill" panel, set the "Routine" to Stop Fluid Drain/Fill then click the Start/Play button.
- Open Panels > Thermal > Coolant Air Purge. Click the Start/Play button.
- While the coolant air purge procedure is running, add coolant as needed so that the reservoir remains filled at the "MAX" line. Note: The coolant air purge procedure takes approximately 15 minutes.
- Reinstall all components that were removed for access.
- Disconnect Toolbox from the vehicle.