Tesla Model 3: Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace)

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

Remove

1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
2. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
4. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
5. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
6. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
7. Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
8. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
9. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
10. Remove the front fascia valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).

11. 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
12. Remove the O-ring from the cooling fan module pipe.
13. Lower the vehicle to access the hood area.

14. 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

15. Disconnect the electrical connector from the low pressure transducer.

16. Remove the bolt that attaches the liquid line to the chiller and EXV assembly.

17. Remove the nut that attaches the pipe to the A/C compressor, and then release the pipe.

18. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high pressure transducer.
19. Remove the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe from the vehicle.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser - Install

Install

1. Install the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe into the vehicle.
2. Connect the high pressure transducer electrical connector.
3. Install a new O-ring to the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe.

4. Position the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe into the A/C compressor, and then install the nut that attaches the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe to the A/C compressor. Torque 22 Nm

5. Position the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe into the EXV assembly, and then install the bolt that attaches the liquid line to the chiller and EXV assembly. Torque 22 Nm

6. Connect the electrical connector to the low pressure transducer.

7. Position the suction/liquid lines bracket into the shock tower, and then install the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid lines bracket to the shock tower brace. Torque 5.5 Nm
8. Fully raise the vehicle.

9. Install the nut that attaches the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe to the cooling fan module. Torque 22 Nm
10. Install the front fascia valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
11. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
12. Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
13. Perform the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
14. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
15. Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
16. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
17. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).