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Tesla Model S: Pipe - High Pressure - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Thermal Management / Pipe - High Pressure - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
  2. Remove underhood storage unit (refer to procedure)
  3. Remove nut securing pipe retaining plate to evaporator TXV (torque 22 Nm).
  4. Remove bolt securing A/C pipe bracket to cross-brace (torque 6 Nm).

    Pipe - High Pressure - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)

  5. Release high pressure charge port pipe from bracket.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove bolts (x2) securing A/C pipe brackets to crossmember and RH shock tower (torque 6 Nm).

    Pipe - High Pressure - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)

  8. Release high pressure charge port pipe from brackets (x2).
  9. 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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