Tesla Model S: Air Conditioning System Precautions
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The air conditioning system contains fluids and components which could
be potentially hazardous to the technician or the environment if not
serviced and handled correctly. The following guidelin
The HVAC and battery coolant circuits are sealed to prevent the
discharge of refrigerant. The refrigerant must be recovered before any
removal of system components using the recommended equipmen
Internally or externally damaged components can cause debris and
moisture to enter the A/C system. Perform the following procedures if
debris or excessive moisture ingress is suspected.
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You can view recorded footage on the touchscreen
when Model S is in Park. Touch the Dashcam icon
located in the app launcher or the Dashcam icon on the
Controls screen. Touch the menu icon in the top corner
of the screen. The tabs display a list of all video clips,
organized by location and tim
Removal
Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure).
Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the lower
control arm (torque 70 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tigh