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Tesla Model 3: Receiver Dryer and Desiccant- Remove

Tesla Model 3 2017-2024 Service Manual / Thermal Management / Refrigerant System / Receiver Dryer and Desiccant (Remove and Replace) / Receiver Dryer and Desiccant- Remove

Receiver Dryer and Desiccant (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Remove

  1. Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).

Receiver Dryer and Desiccant- Remove

  1. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the underhood reinforcement bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the cooling fan module.

Receiver Dryer and Desiccant- Remove

  1. Remove the cap from the LH side of the condenser.
  2. Use an 11 mm socket to slightly depress the inner cap in the condenser for snap ring removal.
  3. Remove the snap ring from the condenser.
  4. Thread an M8 x 1.25mm bolt into the inner cap, and use the bolt to pull out the inner cap.
  5. Remove the desiccant bag from the condenser.
  6. Use the desiccant filter removal tool with a slide hammer to remove the desiccant filter screen.

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