16/01/2025 08:44:01

Compressor and Condenser Pair (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18203402 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 to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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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.

Removal

  1. Prepare the vehicle for lifting. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Loosen the LH and RH front wheel lug nuts.
  3. Recover the refrigerant from the vehicle. See A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  5. Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power.
  6. Perform the vehicle HV disablement procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
  7. Remove AC hoses from vehicle
  8. Release vacuum from AC lines
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    2x Schrader valves, Carefully depress the schrader valves to release vacuum from AC lines
  9. Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks.
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    Set vehicle to comfortable working height. Make sure there's an audible click of locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to side.
  10. Remove the LH and RH front wheels.
  11. Remove RH front wheel
  12. Remove LH front louver assembly
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 4 Nm, 12x push clips. Number of clips may vary. Release 2x edge clips if equipped with Continental TPMS retrofit
  13. Remove push clip from LH front wheel liner and peel back for access
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    1x push clip, if equipped
  14. Remove the RH louver assembly
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 4 Nm, 12x push clips. Number of clips may vary. Release 2x edge clips if equipped with Continental TPMS retrofit.
  15. Remove the push clip from RH front wheel liner and peel back for access.
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    1x push clip, if equipped.
  16. Raise vehicle fully and lower the lift onto locks.
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    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 the clips securing front aero shield to vehicle
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    14x push clips
  18. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  19. Remove the front bash plate extrusion.
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    2x bolts, T30, 16 Nm.
  20. Remove the bash plate lower stamping.
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm.
  21. Remove the front four HV battery bolts.
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    4x patch bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm. Discard after removal.
  22. Remove the 21mm bolts that attach the front of the HV battery.
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    2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm. Discard after removal.
  23. Remove the skid plate from between the HV Battery and the front subframe.
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    Slowly pry bash plate out to ease removal.
  24. Remove the A/C compressor assembly from the subframe.
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    4x nuts, 13 mm, 10 Nm
  25. Lower the vehicle.
  26. Release the ground strap from the compressor.
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    1x bolt, 8 mm, 9 Nm
  27. Disconnect the low voltage connector from the A/C compressor.
  28. Disconnect the HV connector from the A/C compressor.
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    1x connector, 1x clip. Release locking tab first.
  29. Remove the A/C lines from the compressor.
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    2x bolts, 10 mm, 10 Nm. Discard the O-rings
  30. Remove the A/C compressor and bracket assembly from the vehicle.
  31. Remove the A/C compressor from the inner bracket.
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    2x bolts, T40, 24 Nm.
  32. Weigh the old compressor.
  33. Record the weight of the old compressor.
  34. Weigh the new compressor.
  35. Record the weight of the new compressor.
  36. Add or drain oil to/from new compressor to match the weight of the old compressor.
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    Turn the new compressor upside down to drain a small amount of oil from the suction port (large port) into a clean, dry collection container, and then re-weigh the new compressor. Repeat this process until the new compressor weighs the same as the old one.
  37. Install the A/C compressor to the inner bracket.
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    2x bolts, T40, 24 Nm.
  38. Place A/C compressor and bracket assembly into the vehicle
  39. Install A/C lines to compressor
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    2x bolts, 10 mm, 10 Nm, Install new O-rings and lube with ND-11 oil
  40. Connect the HV connector to the A/C compressor
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    1x connector, 1x clip, engage locking tab, re-seat HV sticker or replace if damaged
  41. Connect the low voltage connector to the A/C compressor
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    1x connector
  42. Secure the ground strap to the A/C compressor
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    1x bolt, 8 mm, 9 Nm
  43. Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks
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    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to side, Always lower lift arms onto locks after raising vehicle
  44. Disconnect LH condenser fan motor
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    1x connector
  45. Remove A/C lines from LH condenser
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    2x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, discard o-rings
  46. Remove fasteners securing LH condenser assembly
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    4x screws, T25, 3 Nm
  47. Remove LH condenser assembly from the vehicle
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    Pull bottom to the rear, release from upper support brackets and slide down condenser assembly
  48. Remove LH condenser from fan motor assembly
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    4x bolts, 10 mm, 6 Nm
  49. Disconnect RH condenser fan motor
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    1x connector
  50. Remove A/C lines from RH condenser
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    2x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, discard o-rings
  51. Remove fasteners securing RH condenser assembly
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    4x screws, T25, 3 Nm
  52. Remove RH condenser assembly from the vehicle
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    Pull bottom to the rear, release from upper support brackets and slide down condenser assembly
  53. Remove RH condenser from fan motor assembly
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    4x bolts, 10 mm, 6 Nm

Installation

  1. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the RH condenser to the fan motor assembly (torque 6 Nm).
  2. Install the RH condenser assembly onto the vehicle.
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    Position the condenser assembly onto the upper and lower support brackets.
  3. Install the screws (x4) that attach the RH condenser assembly (torque 3 Nm).
  4. Install the nuts (x2) that attach the A/C lines to the RH condenser (8 Nm).
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    Install new O-rings and lubricate them with ND-11 oil.
  5. Connect the RH condenser fan motor connector.
  6. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the LH condenser to the fan motor assembly (torque 6 Nm).
  7. Install the LH condenser assembly onto the vehicle.
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    Position condenser assembly onto upper and lower support brackets.
  8. Install the screws (x4) that attach the LH condenser assembly (torque 3 Nm).
  9. Install the nuts (x2) that attach the A/C lines to the LH condenser (torque 8 Nm).
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    Install new O-rings and lubricate them with ND-11 oil.
  10. Connect the LH condenser fan motor connector.
  11. Install the bolts (x2, torque 3 Nm), nut (x1, torque 4 Nm) and push clips (x12) that attach the LH front louver assembly.
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    Number of clips may vary. Also attach the 2 edge clips if equipped with Continental TPMS retrofit.
  12. Position the LH front wheel liner and install the push clip, if equipped.
  13. Install the LH front wheel.
  14. Install the bolts (x2, torque 3 Nm), nut (x1, torque 4 Nm) and push clips (x12) that attach the LH front louver assembly.
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    Number of push clips may vary. Attach the 2 edge clips if equipped with Continental TPMS retrofit.
  15. Position the RH front wheel liner and install the push clip, if equipped.
  16. Install the RH front wheel.
  17. Raise the vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks.
  18. Install the nuts (x4) that attach the A/C compressor to the subframe (torque 10 Nm).
  19. Install the skid plate between HV Battery and the front subframe.
  20. Install the 21mm bolts (x2) at the front of the HV battery (torque 115 Nm).
  21. Install new bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery to the skid plate and front subframe (torque 30 Nm).
  22. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the bash plate stamping and skid plate to the front subframe (torque 9 Nm).
  23. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the front bash plate extrusion (torque 16 Nm).
  24. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  25. Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the floor.
  26. Torque the LH and RH front wheel lug nuts to 175 Nm.
  27. Connect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power.
  28. Perform a system vacuum test and recharge the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace)
  29. Position the front HVAC filter housing.
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    2x tabs
  30. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the front HVAC filter housing (torque 1.5 Nm).
  31. Attach the RH side of the cowl screen panel and cabin filter cover.
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    2xx tabs, 2x push clips. Release cowl from the strut.
  32. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  33. Install the underhood aprons.
  34. Run ODIN routine 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
  35. Perform Thermal test using Toolbox 3.
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    In Toolbox 3, go to Actions and search for PROC_THC_X_THERMAL-TEST, then click 'Thermal System Test', check 'Precondition', click RUN and wait for the results.
  36. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)
  37. Test A/C functions in the vehicle to ensure cabin cooling functions as designed.