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

Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Thermal Management / Refrigerant System / Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace)

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace)

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).

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

  1. 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
  2. Remove the O-ring from the cooling fan module pipe.
  3. Lower the vehicle to access the hood area.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

  1. 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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser - Install

Install

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- 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.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

  1. 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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

  1. 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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

  1. 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
  2. Fully raise the vehicle.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

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

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