Receiver Dryer and Desiccant (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 18202002 0.30 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- 2024-09-20: Added note on adding correction code for refrigerant recovery/recharge 18200102 as a separate activity to the service visit.
- 2024-09-10: Added warnings to wear suitable protective clothing, consisting of face and eye protection, heat-proof gloves, rubber boots and apron or waterproof overalls must be worn when carrying out operations on the air conditioning system.
- 2024-06-12: Added caution for Schrader valves.
- 2024-04-02: Added reminding of checking the pressure of A/C system before opening the accumulator.
- 1145232-00-A Desiccant Filter Removal Tool
Remove
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Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
WarningMake sure there is no pressure in the A/C system before performing the following steps. Failure to do so may result in damage to components and/or personal injury.
- Remove the AC hoses from the vehicle.
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Carefully depress the
Schrader valves (x2) to release the vacuum from the A/C lines.
CAUTIONMake sure to depress both Schrader valves. Failure to do so may result in injury.
- Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the underhood reinforcement bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the cooling fan module.
- Remove the cap from the LH side of the condenser.
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Use an 11 mm socket to slightly depress the inner cap in the condenser for snap ring removal.
WarningPlease ensure to wear the Face Shield throughout the entire process to prevent foreign objects from flying out.
- Remove the snap ring from the condenser.
- Thread an M8 x 1.25mm bolt into the inner cap, and use the bolt to pull out the inner cap.
- Remove the desiccant bag from the condenser.
- Use the desiccant filter removal tool with a slide hammer to remove the desiccant filter screen.
Install
- Use 3/8 inch extensions to press the new desiccant filter into the condenser. Lightly tap with a hammer to fully seat the filter.
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Insert a new desiccant bag into the condenser.
WarningPlease ensure to wear the Face Shield throughout the entire process to prevent foreign objects from flying out.
- Install the inner cap into the condenser, and press it in just below the groove for the snap ring.
- Remove the bolt from the inner cap.
- Install the snap ring into the condenser, and make sure the snap ring is fully seated into the groove.
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Install the cap.
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Install the underhood reinforcement bracket onto the cooling fan module.
NoteThe cooling fan module tab must be inserted into the isolator so that the trailing tab touches the isolator rubber and the chamfered edge is clearly visible when looking from above.NoteThe trailing edge of the cooling fan module mount must contact the lower tunnel of the isolator.
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the underhood reinforcement bracket to the body.
- Loosen the bolts (x2) for the LH cooling fan module isolator.
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Push the isolator forward, and while doing so, tighten the bolts (x2).
- Repeat step 9 and step 10 for the RH cooling fan module isolator.
- Perform the A/C refrigerant recharge. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).