Tesla Model S: TXV Valve - Evaporator (Remove and Replace)
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
(torque 22 Nm).
- Remove bolt securing A/C pipe bracket to cross-brace (torque 6
Nm).
- Disconnect refrigerant pipes from TXV.
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Disconnect TXV solenoid valve connector.
- Remove bolts (x2) securing TXV to evaporator (torque 6 Nm).
- Remove TXV from evaporator.
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 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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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
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Special Tools Required:
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1030925-00-A ASY, RELEASE TOOL, EPB CONTROLLER REWORK
Chock the front wheels.
Remove the RH rear trunk trim
(refer to procedure).
Disconnect the harness from the top port of the
electric p
Installation
Use alcohol wipes to clean the mating surfaces between the RH
drive unit mount and drive unit.
Place a shear plate on the outboard side of the drive unit mount
so that the shear plate bolt holes align with the motor mount bolt
holes.
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