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
Maneuver the 3rd row seat for access to the anchor points (x4).
Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the seat belt to the body and
seat back (torque 45 Nm).
Release and remove the seat belt buckle webbing from the main
assembly.
Release
Schedule service - Vehicle may not restart
The low voltage battery cannot provide the electrical support necessary to
drive or continue driving.
If this alert is present while you are driving, your vehicle needs to come to a
stop as soon as possible. Pull over safely
at your earliest opportunity