Tesla Model S: Pressure Transducer - Low Pressure (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the pressure
transducer.
- Use a wrench to remove the pressure transducer from
the A/C pipe (torque 8 Nm).
Caution: To prevent damage always use a suitable
wrench to hold the backing nut when loosening pipes and
unions.
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
- Remove the pressure transducer from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Recharge the refrigerant.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
Refill
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Information > Capacities, Fluids, and Lubricants >
Fluids.
Remove the coolant reservoir cap (r
Note: Make sure at least 14 L of the specified coolant is
available before beginning this procedure.
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Informati
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Model S is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data to better
understand how the vehicle's systems performed. The
EDR is designed to record
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