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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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the front subframe (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the steering rack assembly to
the subframe (torque 17
Removal
Remove the RH lower instrument panel (refer to procedure)
Remove the lower glove box panel by releasing the trim clips
(x6).
Open the glove box.
Remove the 6 screws that secure the glove box.