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 the rear door trim panel (refer to procedure).
Remove the screws (x3) and the nut (x1) that secure the interior
door handle to the trim pad (torque 3 Nm).
Release and remove the door handle.
WARNING: Contact Tesla immediately if you notice
increased movement of the brake pedal or a
significant loss of brake fluid. Driving under these
conditions can result in extended stopping
distances or complete brake failure.
A red brake indicator on the
instrument
panel alerts you if th