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.
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Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
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Remove
Remove the fastener that attaches the driver sun visor to the vehicle.
Torque 6 Nm
Disconnect the electrical connector from the driver sun visor.
Remove the driver sun visor from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Remove
Remove the 2nd row center seatbelt assembly. See
Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace).
Release the cable clip that attaches the latch bracket to the seat back.
Release the clip that attaches the bracket stud to the seat back.
Remove the bolts that attach th