Tesla Model S: Fan - Condenser - RH (Remove and Replace)
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 vehicle.
- Disconnect the fan motor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts that secure the fan to the body:
- Rear Wheel Drive: 4 bolts on the bottom of
the fan
- Dual Motor: 4 bolts on top of the fan
- 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.
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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
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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Before operating Summon, use the touchscreen to
enable it and customize how you want it to work. Touch
Controls > Autopilot > Customize Summon and adjust
the following settings to suit your preferences:
Bumper Clearance: Set the distance that you want
Summon to stop from a detected obje
Check charge handle or charge port for debris
What this alert means:
Over temperature protection (latch off).
What to do:
Make sure the connector is fully inserted into the charge inlet in the
vehicle's charging port, is not covered by
anything, and there is no heat source nearby. If the issue per