Tesla Model S: Fan - Condenser - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 bar
(torque 11 Nm).
- Remove the nut that secures the air conditioning pipe to the
condenser (torque 8 Nm).
- Disconnect the pipe and tie it aside.
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant
oil.
- Disconnect the fan motor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the fan assembly to the
condenser (torque 6 Nm).
- Carefully separate the fan housing from the condenser, and
remove it from the vehicle.
- Remove any debris collected in the condenser and fan housing.
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
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
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
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Special Tools Required:
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Perform this procedure on both sides of the vehicle, if
necessary.
Chock the front wheels.
Use a floorjack to lift the rear corner of the
Removal
Lower door glass.
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove trim stud securing flap seal to door.
Carefully ease flap seal clear of inner belt seal for access.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).