Tesla Model S: Condenser - Sub-cool (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Remove front aero shield panel (refer to procedure)
- Remove front RH wheel arch liner (refer to procedure)
- Remove bolts (x2) securing front bumper panel support bar and
remove (torque 11 Nm).
- Remove nuts (x2) securing two air conditioning pipes (inboard)
to condenser (torque 8 Nm).
- Release pipes and tie aside.
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Disconnect condenser fan motor connector.
- Remove screws (x4) securing condenser mounting clamps (torque 3
Nm).
- Release condenser from lower mounting and collect clamps.
- Release condenser from upper mounting and remove assembly from
vehicle.
Caution: Exercise care when removing condenser to
avoid damage.
- Remove bolts (x4) securing fan motor assembly to condenser and
separate from fan assembly (torque 6 Nm).
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean
refrigerant oil.
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Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the front wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) and remove the front bumper support ba
Removal
Remove the front wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
If equipped, release the bolts (x2) that secure the front bumper
support bar (torque 11 Nm). Remove the bar from the ve
Note: The desiccant bag in the receiver dryer is a
serviceable item and must be replaced every 2 years, whenever the
system is opened to ambient air for an extended time, or when an A/C
sy
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Removal
Remove the 2nd row seat cushion (refer to procedure)
Carefully release pegs (x2) securing seatbelt trim to seat back.
Release clips (x18) securing seat back cover. Remove for access
to middle seat belt.
To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body, you
can occasionally treat the paint surfaces with an
approved polish containing:
Very mild abrasive to remove surface contamination
without removing or damaging the paint.
Filling compounds that fill scratches and reduce their
visibility.
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