Tesla Model S: Pressure Transducer - Low Pressure (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the pressure
transducer.
- Use a wrench to remove the pressure transducer from
the A/C pipe (torque 8 Nm).
Caution: To prevent damage always use a suitable
wrench to hold the backing nut when loosening pipes and
unions.
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
- Remove the pressure transducer from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Recharge the refrigerant.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
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Refill
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Information > Capacities, Fluids, and Lubricants >
Fluids.
Remove the coolant reservoir cap (r
Note: Make sure at least 14 L of the specified coolant is
available before beginning this procedure.
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Informati
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Fully clean the area before installing the new charger.
Note: Have an assistant hold up the front of the HVJB
20-30 mm until the coolant hoses have been secured to the charger.
Position the new charger over the mounting studs on the base of
the vehicle, but do not secure the nuts
Note: This is recommended for cold weather regions.
Note: Cleaning and lubricating the caliper pad
slides/abutments is not included in the Annual Service price.
Note: Perform the following steps on all 4 calipers.
Remove the pad retaining pins and collect the anti-rattle
spr