Tesla Model S: Fan - Condenser - RH (Remove and Replace)
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 vehicle.
- Disconnect the fan motor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts that secure the fan to the body:
- Rear Wheel Drive: 4 bolts on the bottom of
the fan
- Dual Motor: 4 bolts on top of the fan
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the fan assembly to the
condenser (torque 6 Nm).
- Carefully separate the fan housing from the condenser, and
remove it from the vehicle.
- Remove any debris collected in the condenser and fan housing.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.
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Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must
be worn when performing this operation.Warning: To avoid personal injury, safety-toe shoes and
cut-resistant gloves are recommended when performing this
operation.
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Note: If the event of a
stuck caliper or motor failure, refer to one of these procedures to
release the caliper:
Rear Park Brake Caliper - Caliper Seized/Motor Failure - Release
Caution: This method
requires replacing the caliper after it has been released.