Tesla Model S: Pipe - High Pressure - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Remove underhood storage unit (refer to procedure)
- Remove nut securing pipe retaining plate to evaporator TXV
(torque 22 Nm).
- Remove bolt securing A/C pipe bracket to cross-brace (torque 6
Nm).
- Release high pressure charge port pipe from bracket.
- Remove bolt securing high pressure charge port pipe at union to
high pressure condenser / chiller pipe (torque 8 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Remove bolts (x2) securing A/C pipe brackets to crossmember and
RH shock tower (torque 6 Nm).
- Release high pressure charge port pipe from brackets (x2).
- Maneuver and remove pipe.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant
oil.
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Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the high pressure pipe to the
Removal
Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise it at this
time.
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the 12V battery (refer to procedure).
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the low pressure temperature transducer connector
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Check charge handle or charge port for debris
Charging has been interrupted because the Mobile Connector has detected a
high temperature in the charge handle
that connects to your vehicle's charge port.
Make sure the Mobile Connector is fully inserted into your vehicle's charge port
inlet.
You
To open the front trunk, ensure Model S is in Park, and
then do one of the following before pulling the hood
open:
Touch Controls > Frunk on the touchscreen.
Double-click the front trunk button on the key fob.
Touch the front trunk button in the mobile app.
The instrument panel displays w