Tesla Model S: Pipe - Low Pressure - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the low pressure temperature transducer connector.
- Remove the bolt that secures the low pressure pipe to the
compressor (torque 15 Nm).
- Remove the nut that secures the pipe retaining plate to the
evaporator TXV (torque 6 Nm).
- Remove the bolt that secures the A/C pipe bracket to the
cross-brace (torque 6 Nm).
- Release the low pressure charge port pipe from the bracket.
- Remove the bolt that secures the low pressure charge port pipe
at the union to the low pressure chiller pipe (torque 8 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the A/C pipe brackets to the
crossmember and the RH shock tower (torque 6 Nm).
- Release the low pressure charge port pipe from the brackets
(x2).
- Maneuver and remove the pipe.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
- Replace the A/C pipe O-rings.
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant
oil.
- If the new pipe does not have a low pressure temperature
transducer, install a refrigeration pressure sensor dummy plug on
the vehicle-side electrical harness connector.
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Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
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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
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
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and replace
the 2nd generation rear view mirror. If the vehicle is equipped with
a 1st generation rear view mirror, refer to procedure 15050202 (refer
to procedure).Removal
Remove the front cover by pulling straight down to relea