Tesla Model S: Condenser - Gas Cool (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Remove front aero shield panel (refer to procedure)
- Remove front LH wheel arch liner (refer to procedure)
- Remove bolts (x2) securing front bumper panel support bar and
remove (torque 11 Nm).
- Remove nut securing air conditioning pipe to condenser (torque 8
Nm).
- Disconnect pipe and tie aside.
- Remove nut securing inboard air conditioning link pipe (torque 8
Nm).
- Disconnect pipe from condenser and tie aside.
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant
oil.
- Disconnect condenser fan motor connector.
- Remove screws (x4) securing condenser mounting clamps (torque 3
Nm).
- Release condenser from lower mounting and collect clamps.
- Release from upper mounting and remove condenser assembly from
vehicle.
Caution: Exercise care when removing condenser to
avoid damage.
- Remove bolts (x4) securing fan motor assembly to condenser and
separate from fan assembly (torque 6 Nm).
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant
oil.
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Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove front aero shield panel (refer to procedure)
Remove front RH wheel arch liner (refer to procedure)
Remove
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the front wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) and remove the front bumper support ba
Removal
Remove the front wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
If equipped, release the bolts (x2) that secure the front bumper
support bar (torque 11 Nm). Remove the bar from the ve
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For optimum performance, replace the wiper blades at
least once a year. Replacement blades must meet the
following criteria:
The blade on the driver's side must be 26 inches (650
mm) long and 20 inches (500 mm) long for the blade
on the passenger's side.
Ensure the connector on the replacem
You can check the interior temperature and heat or cool
the cabin before driving (even if it's in a garage), control
the seat heaters, and defrost the windshield:
Enable or disable Defrost Car by swiping up the from
bottom, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the
windshield, windows, an