01/04/2024 14:04:01

Sensor - Subcool - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - High Pressure (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18400502 1.62 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. Open LH front door
  5. Lower LH front window
  6. Turn Off the AC and Blower motor_x000A_
  7. 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
  8. Access thermal system routines using the UI
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    Select quick controls > Service mode > Diagnostics > Thermal, Authorize routines by holding right turn signal, depressing brake pedal for 10 seconds with key on phone dock
  9. Select Start button at 'Start Thermal Fill Drain (Refrigerant Only)' using the UI and Start Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain (Refrigerant only)PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-REFRIGERANTGen3/tasks/PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-REFRIGERANTLow Voltage ControllersThermal / Actions - Start Refrigerant Fill/DrainService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer Thermal / Refrigerant System - Start Refrigerant Fill/DrainService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer window will appear
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    Select ‘X’ at top left of window to close once complete, Verify refrigerant status moves from yellow 'Moving to Reclaim Position' to green 'Ready for Recharge/Reclaim' status, Thermal Fill Drain routine has a 5 hour time limit, After 5 hours EXV's will close and routine must be performed again
  10. Link to procedure: 61789c3cbb14790010d27523
  11. Power off vehicle from center display
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    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  12. 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
  13. Remove caps from low side and high side AC ports
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    2x caps
  14. 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
  15. Remove AC hoses from vehicle
  16. Remove nut securing supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor and remove line
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  17. Remove nut securing supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor and remove line
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  18. Remove bolt on supermanifold to compressor AC line from supermanifold
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm
  19. Remove AC manifold line from Supermanifold and remove AC manifold line assembly out of the vehicle
  20. Disconnect high pressure PT sub cool 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
  21. Remove high pressure PT sub cool sensor from Supermanifold
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    For Sensata sensors use 24mm thin wall, For Bridgeport sensors use 21mm, 9 Nm, Must use special tool, Regular 24mm or 21mm socket will damage connector housing, High pressure PT sub cool sensor connector color is black
  22. Document old and new part numbers and serial numbers
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    Document part numbers and serial numbers into repair order
  23. Lubricate high pressure PT sensor threads and O-ring with ND-11 oil
  24. Hand start high pressure PT sub cool sensor until O-ring contacts manifold
  25. Gradually hand tighten the high pressure PT sub cool sensor while slightly backing off to walk the O-ring into the fully seated position
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    This will avoid pinching the O-ring on the outside edge of the manifold, which can cause a leak, Takes multiple cycles to properly seat
  26. Torque high pressure PT sub cool sensor
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    For Sensata sensors use 24mm thin wall, For Bridgeport sensors use 21mm, 9 Nm, Must use special tool, Regular 24mm or 21mm socket will damage connector housing, High pressure PT sub cool sensor connector color is black
  27. Connect high pressure PT sub cool sensor connector
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  28. Replace seal washers for supermanifold to compressor AC line on supermanifold side
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    2x seal washers, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil
  29. Install supermanifold to compressor AC line onto supermanifold
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm, Hand start bolt to prevent stripped threads
  30. Replace seal washer on supermanifold to compressor AC line assembly on compressor discharge line
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    1x seal washer, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil
  31. Replace seal washer on supermanifold to compressor AC line assembly on compressor suction line
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    1x seal washer, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil
  32. Install supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  33. Install supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  34. Reconnect AC hoses to vehicle
  35. 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
  36. 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)
  37. 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
  38. Access thermal system routines using the UI
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    Select quick controls > Service mode > Diagnostics > Thermal, Authorize routines by holding right turn signal, depressing brake pedal for 10 seconds with key on phone dock
  39. Select Start button at 'Stop Thermal Fill Drain' using the UI and Stop Thermal Fluid Fill/DrainPROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAINGen3/tasks/PROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN Model3/tasks/PROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAINLow Voltage Controllers Low Voltage ControllersThermal / Actions - Stop Thermal Fill/DrainService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer Thermal / Refrigerant System - Stop Thermal Fill/DrainService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer hv / Procedures - Transport Service Plus Developer window will appear
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    Select ‘X’ at top left of window to close once complete
  40. Select Start button at 'Run Heat Pump Commissioning' Heat Pump Thermal System CommissioningTEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGGen3/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONING ModelY/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGLow Voltage Controllers Low Voltage ControllersThermal / Refrigerant System - Run Heat Pump CommissioningService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer , Status will change from 'INACTIVE' to 'RUNNING'
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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 left of window to close once 'Heat Pump Thermal System CommissioningTEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGGen3/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONING ModelY/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGLow Voltage Controllers Low Voltage ControllersThermal / Refrigerant System - Run Heat Pump CommissioningService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer SUCCESS' window appears
  41. 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,
  42. 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
  43. Install caps onto AC ports
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    2x caps
  44. Test Thermal Performance
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    Scroll up Thermal menu, Select 'Start' button at 'Test Thermal Performance' using the UI, Menu will change from 'INACTIVE' TO 'RUNNING'- allow routine to complete, Select ‘X’ at top left of window to close once ‘Thermal System Performance TestTEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCEGen3/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCE Model3/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCELow Voltage Controllers Low Voltage ControllersThermal / Actions - Test Thermal PerformanceService Mode Service Plus Factory Mode Developer hv / Procedures - Transport Service Plus Developer - SUCCESS' window appears
  45. Exit Service Mode
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    Controls>Software select Exit Service Mode button
  46. Link to procedure: 61789cd16e3b950010da158d
  47. Raise LH front window
  48. Close LH front door