Tesla Model S: Pipe - High Pressure - Gas Cool to Sub-Cool Condenser (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Remove front aero shield panel (refer to procedure)
- Remove nuts (x2) securing inboard air conditioning link pipe to
gas cool and sub-cool condenser's (torque 8 Nm).
- Remove underhood storage unit for access (refer to procedure)
- Remove bolt securing inboard air conditioning link pipe to
carrier (torque 11 Nm).
- Maneuver and remove pipe.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
- Replace A/C pipe O-rings.
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant
oil.
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Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove front skid plate (refer to procedure)
Remove nut (x1) securing pipe retaining plate to chiller TXV
(torque
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
(to
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the front skid plate (refer to procedure).
Remove the nut that secures the pipe retaining plate to the TXV
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Warning: "Jack mode" must be activated on vehicles with air
suspension before lifting the vehicle. Failure to do this might lead
to suspension damage and could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air suspension might need the
suspension to be set to "High" or "Very High"
Removal
Remove the top pad for access to the mesh grille (refer to
procedure)
Remove the defrost mesh grille.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
When installing the new mesh grille, ensure that all 4 retaining
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