Tesla Model S: Pipe - High Pressure - Gas Cool to Sub-Cool Condenser (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Remove front aero shield panel (refer to procedure)
- Remove nuts (x2) securing inboard air conditioning link pipe to
gas cool and sub-cool condenser's (torque 8 Nm).
- Remove underhood storage unit for access (refer to procedure)
- Remove bolt securing inboard air conditioning link pipe to
carrier (torque 11 Nm).
- Maneuver and remove pipe.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
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 front skid plate (refer to procedure)
Remove nut (x1) securing pipe retaining plate to chiller TXV
(torque
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
(to
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
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Removal
Remove regulator assembly (refer to procedure)
Make sure exterior release handle is fully retracted.
Disconnect handle harness connector.
Remove nuts (x4) securing door release assembly to reinforcement
(torque 9 Nm).
Carefully release door handle assembly from d
Special Tools Required:
1030924-00-A EPB RELEASE TOOL, HARNESS
1030925-00-A ASY, RELEASE TOOL, EPB CONTROLLER REWORK
Perform this procedure on both sides of the vehicle, if
necessary.
Chock the front wheels.
Use a floorjack to lift the rear corner of the