Tesla Model S: 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
Installation process is the reverse of removal
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Remove nut (x1) securing pipe to sub-cool condenser (torque 8
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(to
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Remove the wiper arms (refer to procedure).
Remove the particulate filter (refer to procedure).
Remove the plastic rivets (x4 or x6) that secure the cowl to the
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Maximum charge rate reduced
Charge current has been temporarily reduced because the Mobile Connector has
detected increased temperature
inside its control box housing.
Make sure the Mobile Connector is not covered by anything, and that there is no
heat source nearby. If the problem
persists in