Tesla Model S: Pipe - High Pressure - Sub-Cool Condenser to Chiller (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Remove front skid plate (refer to procedure)
- Remove nut (x1) securing pipe to sub-cool condenser (torque 8
Nm).
- Remove nut (x1) securing pipe retaining plate to TXV (torque 12
Nm).
- Disconnect refrigerant pipes from TXV.
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Remove underhood storage unit for access (refer to procedure)
- Remove bolt securing sub-cool condenser / chiller high pressure
pipe at union to high pressure charge port pipe (torque 8 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Maneuver and remove pipe.
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 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 underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the high pressure pipe to the
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).
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Removal
Remove LH rear door panel (refer to procedure)
Move acoustic pad aside to access door trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Remove screws (x3) securing window lift switch surround
Removal
Remove the instrument panel side cover assembly (refer to
procedure).
Remove the screws (x2) that secure the antenna to the side cover
(torque 1 Nm).
Remove the LF antenna from the side cover assembly.