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:
Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
SEE MORE:
Abbreviation
Term
A/C
Air Conditioning
ABS
Anti-Lock Brake System
AC
Alternating Current
ACC
Accessory
Amp (A)
Ampere
AUX
Auxiliary
BLE
Parking Brake - Caliper - Rear - LH (Release)