30/09/2024 02:48:00

Supermanifold (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 184001021.50 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.

  • 2024-09-30: Updated the UI routines.
  • 2024-09-20: Added note on adding correction code for refrigerant recovery/recharge 18200102 as a separate activity to the service visit.
  • 2024-06-12: Added caution for Schrader valves.
  • 2023-04-04: Updated A/C oil type to be used with reference to Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  • 2023-08-02: Updated incorrect procedure reference.
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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
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Note
This procedure requires the A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) procedure to be performed. If not already automatically added to the Service Visit, add correction code 18200102 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
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The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.

Remove

  1. Set up A/C machine
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    Touch time only
  2. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  3. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  4. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Thermal > Refrigerant System > Start Thermal Fill Drain (Coolant & Refrigerant) > Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  5. Disconnect the 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  6. Remove the 2nd row seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  7. Perform vehicle HV disablement procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
  8. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  9. Position a fluid catcher underneath front of vehicle.
  10. Recover the refrigerant from the vehicle. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  11. Remove the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the 12V/LV battery. See 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the coolant bottle cap.
  14. Disconnect the powertrain bypass hose from the Supermanifold.
  15. Disconnect radiator outlet hose from Supermanifold.
  16. Disconnect radiator inlet hose from Supermanifold.
  17. Install three male plugs into the coolant ports at the front of the Supermanifold.
  18. Disconnect the sensor for the chiller to battery hose.
  19. Disconnect the sensor for the PT supply hose.
  20. Disconnect the chiller to battery hose from the supermanifold.
  21. Disconnect the powertrain supply hose from the supermanifold.
  22. Disconnect the HV battery return hose from the Supermanifold.
  23. Install three male plugs into the coolant ports at the rear of the Supermanifold.
  24. Disconnect the thermal sub-harness from the front controller.
  25. Remove the clip that attaches the thermal sub assembly harness to the front harness guide cover.
  26. Remove the retaining clip that attaches the A/C compressor logic harness to A/C compressor HV harness bracket.
  27. Disconnect the A/C compressor logic connector.
  28. Remove the desiccant bag from the supermanifold to determine the amount of oil that must be added later in this procedure. See Desiccant (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace).
  29. Measure the refrigerant oil level inside the accumulator.
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    Level will vary per vehicle. Do not rely on picture. Keep steel ruler vertical during measurement. Record measurement in millimeters.
  30. Convert the accumulator oil level measurement to grams.
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    Multiply measurement by 5.6 and add 15. Record measurement in grams.
  31. Calculate the total oil loss from A/C recovery, desiccant bag, and accumulator.
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    Add all measurements and record total in grams. Measurement will be used for oil injection at a later step.
  32. Remove the nut that attaches the low side of the manifold to compressor pipe and move the low side pipe out of the way.
  33. Remove the nut that attaches the high side of the manifold to compressor pipe and move the high side pipe out of the way.
  34. Remove the bolt that attaches the supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly.
  35. Remove the supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly from the supermanifold and remove it from the vehicle.
  36. Loosen the nut that attaches the supermanifold to the HVAC A/C line assembly.
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    Loosen the nut but do not remove it. Removal is done at a later step.
  37. Remove the bolts (x2) that attaches the supermanifold to the HVAC A/C line assembly to HVAC assembly.
  38. Remove the clips (x2) that attaches the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket.
  39. Remove the bolt that attaches the A/C compressor HV harness bracket to the A/C compressor.
  40. Remove the bolt that attaches the A/C compressor ground strap.
  41. Remove the clip that attaches the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket.
  42. Disconnect the HV harness connector from the A/C compressor.
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    Move black locking tab away form the A/C compressor (position 1), then using a 45 degree pick, push down on position 2 of the locking connector while prying up on position 3 and disconnect.
  43. Remove the A/C compressor HV harness from the A/C compressor and put it aside.
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    Move A/C compressor HV harness bracket toward the front of the vehicle, lift the bracket up to clear the upper bracket mount, and then carefully set the harness and bracket aside.
  44. Remove the retaining clips (x4) that attach the A/C compressor HV harness to the shock tower support brace.
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    Pull upward on clip to assist with removal, do not pull on HV cable.
  45. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the shock tower brace to the LH shock tower.
  46. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the RH side of shock tower brace to the shock tower.
  47. Remove the shock tower brace together with the supermanifold and compressor.
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    2 technicians are required for this step. Mind the connectors and A/C lines, slowly lift the brace, and then put it on a cardboard pad.
  48. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to the shock tower beam, and then remove the supermanifold.
  49. Remove the nut that attaches the supermanifold to the HVAC A/C line assembly to supermanifold, and then remove the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly.

Install

  1. Document the old and new part numbers and serial numbers for the supermanifold.
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    The label is located in front of the accumulator. Document part numbers and serial numbers in the repair order.
  2. Position the supermanifold assembly to the brace and attach it with the two bolts (toque 31 Nm.
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    Hand start bolts to Supermanifold
  3. Replace the seal washers (x5) on the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly on supermanifold side.
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    Lubricate the new seal washers with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  4. Replace the seal washers (x5) on the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly at the HVAC side.
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    Lubricate the new seal washers with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  5. Install the nut that attaches the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly to the supermanifold (torque 27 Nm).
  6. Torque the nut that attaches the supermanifold to the HVAC A/C line assembly.
    27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  7. Install the shock tower brace to the vehicle.
  8. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the shock tower brace to LH shock tower.
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    See image for torque figures by location.
  9. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the shock tower brace to RH shock tower.
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    See image for torque figures by location.
  10. Install the bolts that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line assembly to the HVAC assembly (torque 22 Nm).
  11. Install the retaining clips (x4) that attach the A/C compressor HV harness to the shock tower brace.
  12. Position the A/C compressor HV harness onto the A/C compressor.
  13. Connect the HV harness connector to the A/C compressor.
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    1x locking electrical connector, 3 stage locking connector. After fully seating the connector onto the A/C compressor, engage the black locking tab by pushing it towards the A/C compressor. Perform a push-pull-push test to ensure proper seating.
  14. Install the bolt (torque 9 Nm) that attaches the A/C compressor HV harness bracket to the A/C compressor.
  15. Install the clip that attaches the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket.
  16. Install the bolt (torque 7 Nm) that attaches the A/C compressor ground strap.
  17. Install the retaining clip that attaches the A/C compressor logic harness to the A/C compressor HV harness bracket.
  18. Connect the A/C compressor logic connector.
  19. Install the radiator inlet hose to supermanifold.
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    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hose is fully seated.
  20. Install the radiator outlet hose to the supermanifold.
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    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hose is fully seated.
  21. Install the powertrain bypass hose to the supermanifold.
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    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hose is fully seated.
  22. Install the clip that attaches the thermal sub assembly harness to the front harness guide cover.
  23. Connect the thermal sub-harness to the front controller module.
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    Rotate fully to secure the locking tab.
  24. Connect the HV battery return hose to the supermanifold.
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    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hose is fully seated.
  25. Connect the powertrain supply hose to the supermanifold
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    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hose is fully seated.
  26. Connect the chiller to battery hose to the supermanifold.
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    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hose is fully seated.
  27. Connect the sensor for the PT supply hose.
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    Harness and coolant hose are color coded. Match the harness color to the coolant hose color.
  28. Connect the sensor for the chiller to battery hose.
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    Harness and coolant hose are color coded. Match harness color to the coolant hose color.
  29. Install new seal washers (x2) for the supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly at the supermanifold side.
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    Lubricate the new seal washers with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  30. Install a new seal washer on the supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly at the compressor discharge line.
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    Lubricate the new seal washer with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  31. Install a new seal washer on the supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly at the compressor suction line.
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    Lubricate the new seal washer with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  32. Install the bolt (torque 22 Nm) that attaches the supermanifold to compressor A/C line assembly onto the supermanifold.
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    Hand start bolt to prevent stripped threads.
  33. Install the nut that attaches the supermanifold to compressor discharge line to the compressor (torque 22 Nm).
  34. Install the nut that attaches the supermanifold to compressor suction line to the compressor (torque 22 Nm).
  35. Install the clips (x2) that attach the coolant hoses to the A/C compressor bracket.
  36. Install the 12V/LV battery into the vehicle. See 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace).
  37. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
  38. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Thermal > Refrigerant System > Start Thermal Fill Drain (Coolant & Refrigerant) > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  39. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
  40. Perform a coolant vacuum refill. See Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
  41. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  42. Perform the vacuum leak test and refill A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  43. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
  44. Redeploy firmware. See .
  45. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Thermal > Stop Thermal Fill Drain > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  46. Tap Coolant System > Run Coolant Pumps Identification > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  47. Tap Thermal > Sensors and Valves > Run Heat Pump Commissioning > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  48. Tap Coolant System > Coolant Purge > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  49. Inspect the coolant level and make sure the fluid level is at the Max line.
  50. Tap Thermal > Actions > Test Thermal Performance > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  51. Tap Thermal > Actions > Test HVAC Performance > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  52. Disable Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  53. Install the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  54. Install the front underhood storage. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  55. Install the 2nd row seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).