Tesla Model 3: 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
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).
- Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and
Recharge).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front
(Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front fascia valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the nut that attaches the compressor-to-condenser high pressure
pipe to the cooling fan module, and then release the pipe.
Torque 22 Nm
- Remove the O-ring from the cooling fan module pipe.
- Lower the vehicle to access the hood area.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid lines bracket to the
shock tower brace, and then release the bracket from the shock tower brace.
Torque 5.5 Nm
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the low pressure transducer.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the liquid line to the chiller and EXV
assembly.
- Remove the nut that attaches the pipe to the A/C compressor, and then
release the pipe.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the high pressure transducer.
- Remove the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe from the vehicle.
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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
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and
Remove
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and
Recharge).
Remove the outer
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Kit, EPB Release, Handheld (1134520-00-A)
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door
sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there
are no uncovered holes in the front door shells. Additionally, always reinstall
plugs or tape when servicing or inspecting the front doors and th