Tesla Model S: Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Thermal Management / Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace)
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 compressor (torque 10 Nm). Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt. Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Disconnect the high pressure temperature transducer connector.
- Remove the front LH lower wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
- Remove the nut that secures the high pressure pipe to the gas
cool condenser (torque 8 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
- Remove the nut that secures the high pressure pipe to the
chassis rail (torque 6 Nm).
- Remove the high pressure pipe.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant oil.
Verify that the A/C works as expected.
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