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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Warning: To avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant
gloves when performing this operation.
Note: Use Dow Betaseal Express or an equivalent fast-curing
glass adhesive to perform this procedure.
Removal
Remove the LH body side brightwork (refer to procedure).
Remove t
Removal
Remove the panoramic roof sliding glass
(refer to procedure).
Remove the LH sunroof motor
(refer to procedure).
Note: If
performing this procedure on the RH side, remove the RH
sunroof motor
(refer to procedure)