Tesla Model S: Pipe - Low Pressure - 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 retaining plate to chiller 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 (refer to procedure) 
 
			- Remove bolt securing chiller low pressure pipe at union to low 
			pressure charge port pipe (torque 8 Nm).
               
				
				
                  
               
			
 
			- Maneuver and remove pipe.
			
			
 
		
	
	Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of 
					moisture or dirt. 
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 underhood storage unit (refer to procedure) 
			Remove nut securing pipe retaining plate to evaporator TXV 
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   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 
	
   
   
 
	
   Removal 
	
		
			Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure). 
			Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure). 
			Disconnect the electrical connector from the pressure 
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   Removal 
	
		
			Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
               
				
					Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported 
					vehicle.
			
			
			Remove upper intermediate steering shaft (refer to procedure) 
			
			Remove steering rack dash seal from shaft.
               
	
   
   
 
	
   Check power source and charging equipment
Charging stopped because communication between the vehicle and the external 
charging equipment was 
interrupted.
Confirm whether the external charging equipment is powered by looking for any 
status lights, displays, or other 
indicators on the equipment.