01/04/2024 14:02:50

Liquid Cooled Condenser (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 184014022.10 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

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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.
  1. Connect A/C machine to power and switch on
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    Touch time only, Machine will run various background tasks, Wait until Main Menu comes up before continuing
  2. Skip the following panels when prompted
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    Use selections indicated in pictures
  3. Perform hose flush
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    Touch time only, Connect couplers to machine, Open couplers by turning clockwise, Using Main Menu > Next > Menu > Flush hoses > Verify hose connection, Machine will chime once process is complete
  4. Raise and support vehicle
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    Prepare to raise vehicle, Set air suspension to "Jack Mode", Position lift arm pads on vehicle jack pads
  5. Open LH front door
  6. Lower LH front window
  7. Turn Off the AC and Blower motor_x000A_
  8. Place vehicle in service mode with touchscreen
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    Select vehicle's badge icon in Controls > Software for four seconds and then type "service" into dialog box
  9. Release IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
  10. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
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    Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to article #43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop USB or 12v power outlet, Ethernet connection will provide communication
  11. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal’
  12. Select "Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain", click Run and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete, Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain routine has a 5 hour time limit, After 5 hours routine must be performed again, Verify all EXV's opened VIA Garage > Vitals >HP> Refrigerant loop EXV, Verify LCC, CC Left, Evap, CC Right, Chiller are all at ~100%. Recirc is at ~20%, LCC Solenoid is OPENED, Verify vehicle is in Series Mode VIA garage > Vitals > Thermal > Coolant loops
  13. Remove the underhood storage unit. See .
  14. Power off vehicle from center display
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    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  15. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
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    2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
  16. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
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    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
  17. Remove clips securing front aero shield
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    5x push clips
  18. Remove bolts securing front aero shield and remove from vehicle
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    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  19. Place coolant catcher below RH front of vehicle
  20. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
  21. Remove caps from low side and high side AC ports
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    2x caps
  22. Connect hoses to vehicle and perform A/C recovery
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    Connect couplers to vehicle, Note the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, mark oil drain bottle oil level (use a piece of tape marking the fluid level), Open couplers by turning clockwise, Using Main Menu > Recover > Verify hose connection, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, Note or print the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, Refrigerant recovered should be ~2.24 lb (1.02 kg), Oil recovered should be ~0.3 oz (8.87 mL), If drained oil level increased more than 1.01 oz (30 mL) refer to drained oil loss chart https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/353700
  23. Disconnect high pressure PT High sensor connector
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  24. Disconnect connector from electronic expansion valve recirc
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  25. Disconnect connector from electronic expansion valve liquid cooled condenser
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  26. Disconnect connector from the shut off valve liquid cooled condenser
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  27. Disconnect connector from the electronic expansion valve cabin condenser right
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  28. Disconnect connector from High pressure PT sub cool sensor
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  29. Disconnect connector from the electronic expansion valve cabin condenser left
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  30. Disconnect electronic expansion valve chiller connector
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  31. Disconnect connector from the electronic expansion valve evap
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    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  32. Position thermal sub harness assembly away from the supermanifold
  33. Disconnect the powertrain bypass hose from the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, This will drain the coolant reservoir
  34. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip
  35. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip
  36. Install 3 male plugs into the coolant ports at the front of the Supermanifold and 3 female plugs at the removed hoses
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    3x male plugs, 3x female plugs, This will avoid any cross contamination
  37. Remove fasteners securing liquid cooled condenser to Supermanifold
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    4x bolts, 8mm, 8 Nm, Place absorbent material under LCC
  38. Slightly release top end of liquid cooled condenser to allow any excess coolant to drain
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    Slightly pull top of liquid cooled condenser away from supermanifold, Allow any excess coolant to drain, Leave AC ports of liquid cooled condenser intact to supermanifold to avoid any cross contamination
  39. Remove liquid cooled condenser from Supermanifold
  40. Remove liquid cooled condenser outlet gasket from Supermanifold
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    1x gasket, Discard after removal
  41. Remove liquid cooled condenser inlet gasket from Supermanifold
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    1x gasket, Discard after removal
  42. Install liquid cooled condenser inlet gasket to Supermanifold
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    1x gasket, Install new gasket
  43. Install liquid cooled condenser outlet gasket to Supermanifold
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    1x gasket, Install new gasket
  44. Install liquid cooled condenser onto Supermanifold and hand tighten fasteners
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    Lubricate o-rings with ND-11 oil, Ensure condenser is fully seated on Supermanifold before installing fasteners, Torque at later step
  45. Torque fasteners securing liquid cooled condenser to Supermanifold
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    4x bolts, 8mm, 8 Nm, Torque liquid cooled condenser in following sequence _x000A_LCC mount 1_x000A_LCC mount 3_x000A_LCC mount 2_x000A_LCC mount 4
  46. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve evap
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  47. Connect electronic expansion valve chiller connector
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  48. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve cabin condenser left
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  49. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve right
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  50. Connect connector to High pressure PT sub cool sensor
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  51. Connect connector for the shut off valve liquid cooled condenser
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  52. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve liquid cooled condenser
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab_x000A_
  53. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve recirc
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  54. Connect high pressure PT sensor connector
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  55. Remove 3 female plugs at the inlet, outlet, & bypass hoses
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    3x female plugs
  56. Connect the radiator inlet hose from the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  57. Connect the radiator outlet hose from the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  58. Connect the powertrain bypass hose from the Supermanifold
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    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated
  59. Remove coolant bottle cap
  60. Place empty coolant container into front storage area
  61. Fill container with at least 15L of coolant
  62. Place filled coolant container into front storage area
  63. Install vacuum refill cap onto coolant bottle assembly
  64. Setup coolant refill tool
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    Verify all valves on refill tool are in the closed position, See image for clarity
  65. Install vacuum refill hose into refill cap on coolant bottle
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    Perform push-pull-push test to verify hose is fully installed
  66. Place refill hose inside filled coolant container
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    Make sure hose end is fully submerged into coolant
  67. Position overflow hose into empty container
  68. Connect shop air supply to coolant refill tool
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    If not already done, Verify refill valve is set to off
  69. Open air inlet valve to draw a vacuum, Once gauge stabilizes, Fully close valve
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    Gauge stabilizes roughly (60-70 cmHg), Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed
  70. Slowly open the refill valve to allow coolant to be drawn into the system
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    Make sure hose end of refill hose is fully submerged during entire process
  71. Once the gauge reads zero, close the coolant refill valve
  72. Remove coolant refill hose from coolant container
  73. Remove coolant overflow hose from coolant container
  74. Remove vacuum refill hose from refill cap on coolant bottle
  75. Remove vacuum refill tool cap
  76. Remove coolant refill tool from vehicle
  77. Remove both coolant containers from inside underhood area
  78. Perform AC vacuum and run leak test
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    Set vacuum time to 15 minutes and leak test to ON, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, Verify leak test passed before continuing
  79. Select "refrigerant charge" on AC machine
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    Select the arrows under "refrigerant charge", Enter refrigerant amount of 1.02 kg (1020 g)
  80. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
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    2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
  81. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3
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    Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle. https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner, and select connect locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
  82. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal’
  83. Select ‘Stop Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
  84. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ tab and search for ‘Purge'
  85. Select ‘TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGESearch for routine in ToolboxCoolant Air PurgeThermal / Coolant System - Coolant Purge Starthv / Front Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Front Drive Unit Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Drive Unit Replacement - Coolant Air PurgeThermal / Actions - Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge Start ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete_x000A__x000A_
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    Make sure vehicle is not in drive state, Plan is still running despite the stop message, Coolant pumps will be audible, Test lasts approximately 10 mins, Putting vehicle into drive state will stop this routine, Monitor levels as required
  86. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
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    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line
  87. Install coolant bottle cap
  88. Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "Commissioning"
  89. Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGSearch for routine in ToolboxHeat Pump Thermal System CommissioningThermal / Refrigerant System - Run Heat Pump Commissioninghv / Front Drive Inverter Replacement - Heatpump commissioning, click Run and allow routine to complete
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    If this routine is not run after entering Thermal Drain/Fill mode, the AC compressor operation will be blocked, Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
  90. Proceed with Hose Equalize steps to complete AC recharge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine
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    Disconnect high side coupler from vehicle, Turn AC on, Temp setting LO, Panel mode on, Fresh air mode on, Blower speed set to 10, Verify Hose Equalize settings, Verify discharge pressure does not exceed 26 bar and suction pressure is not below 1.15 bar,
  91. Proceed with Hose Equalize steps to complete AC recharge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine
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    Remove low side coupler from vehicle, Turn vehicle off, Verify Hose Equalize settings, Machine will chime once process is complete
  92. Install caps onto AC ports
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    2x caps
  93. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal’
  94. Select ‘TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCESearch for routine in ToolboxHeat Pump Thermal System Performance Test’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
  95. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
  96. Install IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
  97. Exit Service Mode
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    Controls>Software select Exit Service Mode button
  98. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
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    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
  99. Blow off any residual coolant
  100. Remove coolant catcher from under vehicle
  101. Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install fasteners securing front aero shield to vehicle
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    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  102. Install clips securing front aero shield
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    5x push clips
  103. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
  104. Install the underhood storage unit. See .
  105. Remove vehicle from lift
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    Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
  106. Raise LH front window
  107. Close LH front door