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
shat
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Use another method to open the charge port
One of the charge port door sensors is not communicating properly. This may
cause the charge port to not
recognize the request to open when the charge port door is pressed.
You can still use all other usual methods to open the charge port door:
Request
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and
install the 2nd generation front fascia applique. If the vehicle is
equipped with a 1st generation front fascia applique, refer to
procedure 10011402 (refer to procedure).
Removal
Use a trim tool to release the front fasc