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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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Drain & Refill
Position the vehicle in preparation for raising it, but do not
raise it at this time.
Air suspension vehicles only: Depressurize th
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 f