2025-08-18

A/C Line - Supermanifold to Compressor (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18201902 0.42 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.

Remove

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Note
This procedure requires the A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) procedure to be performed. If not already automatically added to the Service Visit, add correction code 18200102 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
  1. Prepare the A/C machine.
  2. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-REFRIGERANTvia Toolbox: (link)
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  4. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Recover the refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  6. Remove nut that attaches the supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor, and then remove the line.
  7. Remove the nut that attaches the supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor, and then remove the line.
  8. Remove the bolt on the supermanifold to compressor A/C line from the supermanifold.
  9. Remove the A/C manifold line from the supermanifold and remove the A/C manifold line assembly out of the vehicle.

Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the supermanifold to compressor A/C line to the supermanifold.
  2. Install the nut that attaches the supermanifold to compressor discharge line to the compressor.
  3. Install the nut that attaches the supermanifold to compressor suction line to the compressor.
  4. Perform A/C vacuum and leak test, and then recharge the refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  5. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  6. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).