Tesla Model S: TXV Valve - Evaporator (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).
- Disconnect refrigerant pipes from TXV.
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
- Disconnect TXV solenoid valve connector.
- Remove bolts (x2) securing TXV to evaporator (torque 6 Nm).
- Remove TXV from evaporator.
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 the front skid plate (refer to procedure).
Remove the nut that secures the pipe retaining plate to the TXV
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the pressure
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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
shat
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Your Model S may be equipped with a cabin camera
located above the rear view mirror.
The cabin camera can determine driver inattentiveness
and provide you with audible alerts, to remind you to
keep your eyes on the road when Autopilot is engaged.
By default, images and video from the camera do
Removal
Remove door trim (refer to procedure)
Release clips (x3) securing flap seal end to door.
Note: Components have been removed in this
graphic to aid clarity.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Carefully release remai