Tesla Model 3: Mounting - A/C Compressor (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Support the A/C compressor to the thermal beam.
- Remove the bolts that attach the A/C compressor mount to the A/C
compressor.
Torque 10 Nm
- Remove the bolts that attach the A/C compressor mount to the thermal
beam, and then remove the A/C compressor mount from the vehicle.
Torque 10 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
READ NEXT:
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood
Install
Install the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe into the vehicle.
Connect the high pressure transducer electrical connector.
Install a new O-ring to the compressor-to-condenser hi
SEE MORE:
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apro
SPECIAL TOOLS
Cap, Logic Conn, Inv, 3DU (1108272-00-B)
Test Probes, Slim, Fluke TP38 (1130480-00-A)
Warning: