Correction code 18400502 0.48 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

1. Connect A/C machine to power and switch on
   Note

   Touch time only, Machine will run various background tasks, Wait until Main Menu comes up before continuing

   

   

   

2. Skip the following panels when prompted
   Note

   Use selections indicated in pictures

   

   

   

3. Perform hose flush
   Note

   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
   Note

   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
   Note

   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 PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-REFRIGERANTvia Toolbox: (link) window will appear
   Note

   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
    Note

    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off

    

12. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    Note

    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
    Note

    2x caps

    

    

    

14. Connect hoses to vehicle and perform A/C recovery
    Note

    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
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

17. Remove nut securing supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor and remove line
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

18. Remove bolt on supermanifold to compressor AC line from supermanifold
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab

    

    

28. Replace seal washers for supermanifold to compressor AC line on supermanifold side
    Note

    2x seal washers, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil

    

29. Install supermanifold to compressor AC line onto supermanifold
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    1x seal washer, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil

    

32. Install supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

33. Install supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

34. Reconnect AC hoses to vehicle

    

    

35. Perform AC vacuum and run leak test
    Note

    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
    Note

    Select the arrows under "refrigerant charge", Enter refrigerant amount of 1.02 kg (1020 g)

    

    

37. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    Note

    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
    Note

    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 PROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAINvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
    • Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Stop Thermal Fill/Drain
    • Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Stop Coolant Fill/Drain
    • Thermal ➜ Refrigerant System ➜ Stop Refrigerant Fill/Drain
    via Service Mode Plus:
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
    • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Stop Coolant Fill/Drain
    • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Stop Coolant Fill/Drain
    window will appear
    Note

    Select ‘X’ at top left of window to close once complete

    

    

40. Select Start button at 'Run Heat Pump Commissioning' TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Refrigerant System ➜ Run Heat Pump Commissioningvia Service Mode Plus: Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Heatpump commissioning, Status will change from 'INACTIVE' to 'RUNNING'
    Note

    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 'TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Refrigerant System ➜ Run Heat Pump Commissioningvia Service Mode Plus: Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Heatpump commissioning SUCCESS' window appears

    

    

41. Proceed with Hose Equalize steps to complete AC recharge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    2x caps

    

    

44. Test Thermal Performance
    Note

    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 ‘TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Test Thermal Performancevia Service Mode Plus:

    • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
    • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test

    - SUCCESS' window appears

    

    

    

45. Exit Service Mode
    Note

    Controls>Software select Exit Service Mode button

    

46. Link to procedure: 61789cd16e3b950010da158d
47. Raise LH front window

    

48. Close LH front door