04/04/2022 12:10:26

Use Evaporator Foam Cleaner, Replace Cabin Filters

Correction code 18201028

Warning

This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Open both front doors
Lower both front windows

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Using master switch on driver's door
Open hood
Move RH front seat backward
Remove RH floor mat

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Release 4x Velcro pads
Remove RH IP side cover

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3x clips, 1x connector
Remove RH instrument panel lower assembly

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13x clips
Remove lower glove box trim

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6x clips
Open glove box

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Release button on RH side of MCU bezel
Remove glove box from IP carrier

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6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x connectors
Remove RH center console wrapped panel trim

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10x clips
Remove RH console closeout extension

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8x clips, 1x adhesive pad
Remove RH footwell cover

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
Remove fasteners securing passenger knee air bag to IP

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove rear underhood apron

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8x clips
Remove LH underhood apron

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9x clips
Remove RH underhood apron

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9x clips
Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct

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2x hoses
Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel

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3x push clips
Remove HEPA filter inlet duct

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2x clips on HEPA filter
Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle

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Lift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise
Power down vehicle using MCU

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Controls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
Remove passenger knee air bag and bracket

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4x patch bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, 1x fir tree clip, With pick pull out latch on air bag connector to release connector, Discard patch bolts after removal
Remove passenger side floor air duct

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2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm, 1x connector, Pull passenger floor air duct away from HVAC assembly to release
Remove fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly

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3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
Disconnect PTC heater Logic connector

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1x connector, Slide the PTC heater out of the HVAC assembly partially for access to release connector tab
Remove PTC heater from HVAC assembly

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Remove PTC heater from HVAC assembly and set aside
Cover HVAC box

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Cover HVAC box openings with tape or cardboard
Disconnect FET connector

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1x connector
Remove FET from HVAC assembly

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2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector
Spray evaporator core directly with kool-it

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Through FET opening spray evaporator core directly with entire can of Kool-it, Evaporator core is to the left of FET opening within HVAC assembly
Wait for product to activate for 15 minutes

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Foam will dissipate after 15 minutes
Install FET to HVAC assembly

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2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
Connect FET harness

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1x connector
Run A/C on low for 5 minutes until water exits HVAC drain hose
Remove covers from HVAC assembly openings
Route the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly for installation and slide into HVAC assembly
Connect the PTC heater logic Connector

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1x connector
Install the fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly

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3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
Install passenger floor air duct

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2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm, 1x connector
Confirm PTC heater operates

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Run on high for 15 minutes using recirculate with A/C on, This dries out heater box
Power down vehicle using MCU

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Controls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
Disconnect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, wait at least 2 min before disconnecting modules or HV
Install passenger knee air bag and bracket

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4x patch bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, Fir tree clip, Insert connect and press in latch to secure air bag connector,
Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector
Install passenger knee air bag fasteners to IP

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install the passenger footwell panel

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
Install RH console closeout extension

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8x clips, 1x adhesive pad
Install RH center console wrapped panel

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10x clips
Install glove box into vehicle

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3x connectors, 6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install the RH lower IP trim into the vehicle

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13x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
Close glove box
Install the lower glove box trim panel

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6x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
Install RH IP side cover

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3x clips, 1x connector
Install RH floor mat

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Secure 4x Velcro pads
Move RH front seat to original position
Raise RH front window
Close RH front door
Install HEPA filter outlet duct
Install HEPA filter inlet duct

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2x tabs, One on each side
Install clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel

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3x push clips
Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter inlet duct

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2x hoses
Install LH underhood apron

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9x clips
Install RH underhood apron

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9x clips
Install rear underhood apron

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8x clips
Close hood

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Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
Raise LH front window
Close LH front door