Correction code 18200112 2.10 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.

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. Open hood
   Note

   Using center display touchscreen > Quick Controls > Frunk Open

   

   

7. Remove rear underhood apron
   Note

   8x clips

   

   

8. Remove LH underhood apron
   Note

   10x clips

   

   

9. Remove RH underhood apron
   Note

   10x clips

   

   

10. Remove front underhood apron
    Note

    7x clips

    

    

11. Remove frunk access panel
    Note

    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector

    

    

12. Remove frunk carpet

    

    

13. Remove frunk assembly
    Note

    4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

    

14. 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 using USB, Ethernet connection will provide communication

    

    

    

15. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘Refrigerant’

    

16. Select "PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-REFRIGERANTSearch for routine in ToolboxStart Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain (Refrigerant only)Thermal / Refrigerant System - Start Refrigerant Fill/DrainThermal / Actions - Start Refrigerant Fill/Drain ", click "Run", and allow routine to complete
    Note

    Select "x" at the top right of the window to close once complete, Thermal Fill Drain routine has a 5 hour time limit, After 5 hours EXV's will close and routine must be performed again, Verify EXV positions are open 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

    

    

    

17. Power off vehicle from center display
    Note

    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off

    

18. 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

    

    

    

    

19. Remove caps from low side and high side AC ports
    Note

    2x caps

    

    

    

20. 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

    

    

    

    

    

    

21. Disconnect AC compressor logic connector
    Note

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

    

    

22. Remove retaining clip securing AC compressor logic harness to AC compressor HV harness bracket
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

    

23. Remove fastener securing AC compressor HV harness bracket to AC compressor
    Note

    1x bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm

    

24. Disconnect HV harness connector from AC compressor
    Note

    1x locking electrical connector, Move black locking tab away form the AC compressor, Push down on locking connector to release and pull straight out of socket

    

    

25. Remove AC compressor ground strap
    Note

    1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm

    

26. Release clip securing the coolant hose to the AC compressor bracket
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

27. Remove PT coolant pump from AC compressor bracket
    Note

    Slide pump assembly away from compressor off lower bracket

    

    

28. Remove AC hoses from vehicle

    

    

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

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

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

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

31. Install AC flush adapters onto AC manifold to compressor line
    Note

    2x nuts, 13mm, 22 Nm, Install flush adapters onto suction and discharge lines on compressor side, Leave seal washers on AC manifold line, Inspect o-rings and replace if damaged, Use 13mm nuts from compressor to secure flush adapters

    

    

    

32. Connect AC machine hoses to AC flush adapters and run System Flush procedure
    Note

    Touch time only, System flush procedure runs for approximately 90 minutes, Must use Robinair 34988ni machine (R134a) to run system flush procedure, Minimum of 13lb of refrigerant needed in tank to run system flush procedure, On AC machine main menu click next, Click menu, Scroll down to system flush, Enter 30 min run time

    

    

    

    

    

33. Remove AC compressor HV harness from the AC compressor and set aside
    Note

    Move AC compressor HV harness bracket toward the front of the vehicle, Lift the bracket up to clear the upper bracket mount, Carefully set harness and bracket aside

    

    

    

34. Remove the fasteners securing the AC compressor bracket to the multi-system beam and remove the AC compressor and AC compressor bracket assembly
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support the AC compressor while removing the fasteners, Carefully remove the AC compressor and AC compressor bracket towards the front of the vehicle and under the multi-system beam, Be cautious around the coolant hose and supermanifold harness

    

    

    

35. Remove the AC compressor bracket from the AC compressor
    Note

    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm

    

    

36. Protect the LP and HP opening ports on the AC compressor
    Note

    Need to be fully covered when cleaning the AC compressor in next step

    

37. Remove NVH acoustic cover from AC compressor
    Note

    NVH acoustic cover must be removed to properly weigh compressor

    

38. Remove NVH cover material from compressor
    Note

    Remove as much material of the NVH acoustic cover as possible, Excessive material left on AC compressor will cause an inaccurate weight measurement

    

39. Weigh compressor and reset compressor oil amount
    Note

    Weight measured in grams, Take note of the compressor weight, Add ND-11 oil through suction port of compressor until it weighs 7193 grams

    

40. Install NVH acoustic onto AC compressor
    Note

    Install new NVH blanket or re-use old one if new one is not available, and adhesive is in good working condition._x000A_Remove adhesive backing, Lay NVH acoustic cover down with adhesive side facing up, Align cut outs of NVH acoustic cover to suction port on AC compressor, Install NVH acoustic cover around suction port on AC compressor then continue to wrap NVH acoustic cover around compressor

    

    

    

    

    

41. Install the AC compressor bracket to the AC compressor
    Note

    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm

    

    

42. Position AC compressor bracket assembly into vehicle and secure AC compressor assembly to multi-system beam
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support the AC compressor while installing the fasteners, Carefully install the AC compressor and AC compressor bracket towards the rear of the vehicle and under the multi-system beam, Negotiate bracket around coolant hose and supermanifold harness, Hand start bolts

    

    

    

43. Torque AC compressor bracket bolts to multi-system beam
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm

    

44. Position the AC compressor HV harness onto the AC compressor for installation
    Note

    Ensure the HV harness bracket engages the upper bracket mount on the AC compressor

    

45. Connect HV harness connector to AC compressor
    Note

    1x locking electrical connector, 3 stage locking connector, After fully seating the connector onto the AC compressor engage the black locking tab by pushing toward the AC compressor, Perform push-pull-push test to ensure proper seating

    

    

46. Install fastener securing AC compressor HV harness bracket to AC compressor
    Note

    1x bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm

    

47. Install AC compressor ground strap
    Note

    1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm

    

48. Secure PT coolant pump onto AC compressor bracket
    Note

    Slide pump assembly onto compressor lower bracket

    

    

49. Install clip securing the coolant hose to the AC compressor bracket
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

50. Disconnect AC machine hoses from AC flush adapters

    

51. Remove AC flush adapters from supermanifold to compressor AC line assembly
    Note

    2x nuts, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

    

52. 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

    

53. 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

    

54. Install supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

55. Install supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

56. Reconnect AC hoses to vehicle

    

    

57. 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

    

    

    

58. Perform AC recharge
    Note

    Enter refrigerant and oil amount noted at AC recovery, Settings should match notes, Select Both Sides for charge, Select ND-11 MSX using bottle icon, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, If desired use the Dye Inject option to inject leak detection dye

    

    

    

59. 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

    

    

    

    

60. 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)

    

    

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

    

62. 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

    

    

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

    

    

    

64. 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,

    

    

    

65. 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

    

    

    

66. Install caps onto AC ports
    Note

    2x caps

    

    

67. Install frunk assembly
    Note

    4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

    

68. Install frunk carpet
    Note

    Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal

    

    

69. Install frunk access panel
    Note

    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector

    

    

70. Install front underhood apron
    Note

    7x clips

    

    

71. Install RH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

72. Install LH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

73. Install rear underhood apron
    Note

    8x clips

    

    

74. Close hood
    Note

    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood

    

75. Raise LH front window
76. Close LH front door