Tesla Model S: Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace)
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
compressor (torque 10 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Disconnect the high pressure temperature transducer connector.
- Remove the front LH lower wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
- Remove the nut that secures the high pressure pipe to the gas
cool condenser (torque 8 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
- Remove the nut that secures the high pressure pipe to the
chassis rail (torque 6 Nm).
- Remove the high pressure pipe.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant
oil.
Verify that the A/C works as expected.
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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
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
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Motor
Type
AC induction motor,
liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive
Rating
320 Volts
Maximum speed of large
motors:- rear motor on all single motor models
- rear motor on P85D
16000 rpm
Maximum speed of small
motors:- front motor on all dual motor
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported
vehicle.