Tesla Model S: Mounting - Air Conditioning Compressor (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2023) Service Manual / Thermal Management / Mounting - Air Conditioning Compressor (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove air conditioning compressor (refer to procedure)
- Unscrew compressor isolators from mounting bracket.
Note: Inspect mounting rubber and replace as necessary.
Note: It is recommended that if one mounting requires replacement, that all four should be replaced at the same time.
- Remove nuts (x4) securing rubber bushings to bracket (torque 10 Nm).
- Separate upper bracket from lower bracket and remove rubber
bushings.
Installation process is the reverse of removal
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Removal
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Release clips (x3) securing instrument panel side cover.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
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