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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Removal
Remove rear diffuser (refer to procedure)
Remove plastic rivets (x2) and screw (x1) securing diffuser trim
to applique (torque 3 Nm).
Remove rear diffuser trim.
Installation
Ins
Displaying Trip Information
Trip information displays on the touchscreen when you
touch Controls > Trips. For the current trip, you can
display distance, duration and average energy usage.
You can also show distance and total and average
energy used since your last charge and for additional