Tesla Model 3: Refrigerant System
Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Thermal Management / Refrigerant System
- A/C Refrigerant Leak Detection
- A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge)
- Chiller and EXV Assembly (Remove and Replace)
- Compressor (Remove and Replace)
- Condenser (Remove and Replace)
- Evaporator (Clean)
- Evaporator (Remove and Replace)
- Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and Install)
- Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and Replace)
- Mounting - A/C Compressor (Remove and Replace)
- Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace)
- Pipes - Refrigerant - High / Low Pressure (Remove and Replace)
- Pressure Transducer - High Pressure (Remove and Replace)
- Pressure Transducer - Low Pressure (Remove and Replace)
- Receiver Dryer and Desiccant (Remove and Replace)
- TXV Valve - Evaporator (Remove and Replace)
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A/C Refrigerant Leak Detection
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Flashlight, UV (1053591-00-A)
UV Leak Detection Kit (1080563-01-A)
Procedure
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabi
A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge)
A/C Refrigerant- 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 safe
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Pressure Transducer - Low Pressure (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
Note: Completely recover the refrigerant before continuing this
procedure.
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Disconnect the electrical connector to the low pressure transducer.
Heat Exchanger - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the front subframe assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)
Release the clip that connects the front drive unit inverter-heat
exchanger hose to the heat exchanger coolant inle
Release the clips that attach the front drive unit inverter-
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