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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Removal
Remove LH wrapped panel trim (refer to procedure)
Remove mat from footwell.
Release clips (x8) and adhesive pad (x1) securing closeout
extension to console.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Caution: Replace any broken clips.
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove front aero shield panel (refer to procedure)
Remove front RH wheel arch liner (refer to procedure)
Remove bolts (x2) securing front bumper panel support bar and
remove (torque 11 Nm).