Tesla Model S: Pipe - High Pressure - Charge Port (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).
- Release high pressure charge port pipe from bracket.
- Remove bolt securing high pressure charge port pipe at union to
high pressure condenser / chiller pipe (torque 8 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Remove bolts (x2) securing A/C pipe brackets to crossmember and
RH shock tower (torque 6 Nm).
- Release high pressure charge port pipe from brackets (x2).
- Maneuver and remove pipe.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant
oil.
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Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the high pressure pipe to the
Removal
Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise it at this
time.
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the 12V battery (refer to procedure).
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the low pressure temperature transducer connector
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Take control
Autopark has been canceled. You need to park or finish parking your vehicle
manually.
Once the parking maneuver is complete, apply the brakes and shift into Park.
Your vehicle will otherwise remain free-
rolling.
Autopark can be canceled due to many factors, including the following:
Adjust the exterior mirrors by touching Controls >
Mirrors. Press the left scroll button on the steering yoke
to choose whether you are adjusting the Left or Right
mirror. Then use the left scroll button as follows to adjust
the selected mirror to its desired position:
To move the mirror up