Correction code 18201902 1.56 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. 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

   

   

   

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

   

8. 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

   

   

   

9. Open hood
   Note

   Using center display touchscreen > Quick Controls > Frunk Open

   

   

10. Power off vehicle from center display
    Note

    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off

    

11. Remove rear underhood apron
    Note

    8x clips

    

    

12. Remove LH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

13. Remove RH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

14. Remove front underhood apron
    Note

    7x clips

    

    

15. Remove frunk access panel
    Note

    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector

    

    

16. Remove frunk carpet

    

    

17. Remove frunk assembly
    Note

    4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

    

18. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    Note

    2x connectors, Lift up and release gray 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, 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. Remove nut securing supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor and remove line
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

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

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

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

    1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

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

    

    

25. Install supermanifold to compressor AC line onto supermanifold
    Note

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

    

    

    

26. Install supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

27. Install supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm

    

28. 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

    

    

    

29. 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

    

    

    

30. 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 gray locking tab when fully seated

    

    

    

    

31. 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)

    

    

32. Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "Stop Thermal"

    

33. 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

    

    

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

    

35. 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

    

    

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

    

    

    

37. 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,

    

    

    

38. 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

    

    

    

39. Install caps onto AC ports
    Note

    2x caps

    

    

40. Install frunk assembly
    Note

    4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

    

41. Install frunk carpet
    Note

    Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal

    

    

42. Install frunk access panel
    Note

    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector

    

    

43. Install front underhood apron
    Note

    7x clips

    

    

44. Install RH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

45. Install LH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

46. Install rear underhood apron
    Note

    8x clips

    

    

47. Close hood
    Note

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

    

48. Raise LH front window
49. Close LH front door