Correction code 184016022.20 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.

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. Raise and support vehicle
   Note

   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

   

8. 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

   

   

   

9. Release IP service panel
   Note

   2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward

   

   

   

10. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
    Note

    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
    Note

    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
    Note

    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off

    

15. 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

    

    

    

    

16. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    Note

    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
    Note

    5x push clips

    

    

    

18. Remove bolts securing front aero shield and remove from vehicle
    Note

    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm

    

19. Place coolant catcher below RH front of vehicle

    

20. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
    Note

    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
    Note

    2x caps

    

    

    

22. 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

    

    

    

    

    

    

23. Remove AC hoses from vehicle

    

    

24. Remove nut securing supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor and remove line
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

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

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

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

    1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

27. Remove AC manifold line from Supermanifold and remove AC manifold line assembly out of the vehicle

    

    

28. Disconnect the powertrain bypass hose from the Supermanifold
    Note

    1x spring clip, This will drain the coolant reservoir

    

    

29. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the Supermanifold
    Note

    1x spring clip

    

    

30. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the Supermanifold
    Note

    1x spring clip

    

    

31. Install 3 male plugs into the coolant ports at the front of the Supermanifold and 3 female plugs at the removed hoses
    Note

    3x male plugs, 3x female plugs, This will avoid any cross contamination

    

    

32. Disconnect electronic expansion valve chiller connector
    Note

    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector

    

    

33. Release locking tab at bottom of chiller expansion valve coil and remove expansion valve coil from expansion valve
    Note

    1x locking tab, Pull EXV coil towards front of vehicle

    

    

    

34. Remove fasteners securing chiller to Supermanifold
    Note

    4x bolts, 8mm, 8 Nm

    

    

35. Slightly release chiller and allow excess coolant to drain
    Note

    Slightly release RH side of chiller and allow excess coolant to drain, Leave AC ports intact to Supermanifold while coolant drains to avoid cross contamination

    

36. Remove chiller from Supermanifold

    

37. Remove chiller gasket from Supermanifold
    Note

    1x gasket, Discard after removal

    

38. Install chiller gasket into Supermanifold
    Note

    1x gasket, Install new gasket

    

    

39. Install chiller to Supermanifold and install fasteners hand tight
    Note

    Lubricate o-rings with ND-11 oil, Verify chiller is fully seated on Supermanifold before installing fasteners, Torque at later step

    

    

    

    

40. Torque fasteners securing chiller to Supermanifold in sequence
    Note

    4x bolts, 8mm, 8 Nm, Torque chiller in the following sequence, Chiller mount 1, Chiller mount 4, Chiller mount 2, Chiller mount 3

    

41. Install electronic expansion valve chiller coil
    Note

    Align locking tab to Supermanifold, Perform push pull test and verify coil properly seated

    

    

    

42. Connect electronic expansion valve chiller connector
    Note

    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab

    

    

43. Remove 3 female plugs at the inlet, outlet, & bypass hoses
    Note

    3x female plugs

    

44. Connect the radiator inlet hose from the Supermanifold
    Note

    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated

    

45. Connect the radiator outlet hose from the Supermanifold
    Note

    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated

    

46. Connect the powertrain bypass hose from the Supermanifold
    Note

    1x spring clip, Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated

    

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

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

    

48. Install supermanifold to compressor AC line onto supermanifold
    Note

    1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm, Hand start bolt to prevent stripped threads

    

    

    

49. 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

    

50. 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

    

51. Install supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

52. Install supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

53. Remove coolant bottle cap

    

54. Place empty coolant container into front storage area

    

55. Fill container with at least 15L of coolant

    

56. Place filled coolant container into front storage area

    

57. Install vacuum refill cap onto coolant bottle assembly

    

58. Setup coolant refill tool
    Note

    Verify all valves on refill tool are in the closed position, See image for clarity

    

    

59. Install vacuum refill hose into refill cap on coolant bottle
    Note

    Perform push-pull-push test to verify hose is fully installed

    

60. Place refill hose inside filled coolant container
    Note

    Make sure hose end is fully submerged into coolant

    

    

61. Position overflow hose into empty container

    

    

62. Connect shop air supply to coolant refill tool
    Note

    If not already done, Verify refill valve is set to off

    

63. Open air inlet valve to draw a vacuum, Once gauge stabilizes, Fully close valve
    Note

    Gauge stabilizes roughly (60-70 cmHg), Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed

    

    

64. Slowly open the refill valve to allow coolant to be drawn into the system
    Note

    Make sure hose end of refill hose is fully submerged during entire process

    

65. Once the gauge reads zero, close the coolant refill valve

    

    

66. Remove coolant refill hose from coolant container

    

67. Remove coolant overflow hose from coolant container

    

68. Remove vacuum refill hose from refill cap on coolant bottle

    

69. Remove vacuum refill tool cap

    

70. Remove coolant refill tool from vehicle

    

    

71. Remove both coolant containers from inside underhood area

    

    

72. Reconnect AC hoses to vehicle

    

    

73. 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

    

    

    

74. Select "refrigerant charge" on AC machine
    Note

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

    

    

75. 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

    

    

    

    

76. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3
    Note

    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)

    

    

77. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal’

    

78. Select ‘Stop Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
    Note

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

    

    

79. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ tab and search for ‘Purge'

    

80. 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_
    Note

    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

    

    

    

81. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
    Note

    Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line

    

    

82. Install coolant bottle cap

    

83. Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "Commissioning"

    

84. 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
    Note

    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

    

    

85. 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,

    

    

    

86. 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

    

    

    

87. Install caps onto AC ports
    Note

    2x caps

    

    

88. Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal’

    

89. 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
    Note

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

    

    

    

90. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit

    

    

    

91. Install IP service panel
    Note

    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP

    

    

92. Exit Service Mode
    Note

    Controls>Software select Exit Service Mode button

    

93. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    Note

    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

    

    

94. Blow off any residual coolant

    

95. Remove coolant catcher from under vehicle

    

96. Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install fasteners securing front aero shield to vehicle
    Note

    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm

    

    

97. Install clips securing front aero shield
    Note

    5x push clips

    

    

    

98. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered

    

    

    

99. Install the underhood storage unit. See .
100. Remove vehicle from lift
     Note

     Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"

     

     

101. Raise LH front window
102. Close LH front door