04/04/2022 12:10:26

Use Evaporator Foam Cleaner, Replace Cabin Filters

Correction code 18201028

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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.
  1. Open both front doors
  2. Lower both front windows
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    Using master switch on driver's door
  3. Open hood
  4. Move RH front seat backward
  5. Remove RH floor mat
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    Release 4x Velcro pads
  6. Remove RH IP side cover
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    3x clips, 1x connector
  7. Remove RH instrument panel lower assembly
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    13x clips
  8. Remove lower glove box trim
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    6x clips
  9. Open glove box
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    Release button on RH side of MCU bezel
  10. Remove glove box from IP carrier
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    6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x connectors
  11. Remove RH center console wrapped panel trim
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    10x clips
  12. Remove RH console closeout extension
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    8x clips, 1x adhesive pad
  13. Remove RH footwell cover
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  14. Remove fasteners securing passenger knee air bag to IP
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    3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  15. Remove rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  16. Remove LH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  17. Remove RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  18. Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x hoses
  19. Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
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    3x push clips
  20. Remove HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x clips on HEPA filter
  21. Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle
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    Lift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise
  22. Power down vehicle using MCU
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    Controls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Remove fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly
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    3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  27. 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
  28. Remove PTC heater from HVAC assembly
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    Remove PTC heater from HVAC assembly and set aside
  29. Cover HVAC box
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    Cover HVAC box openings with tape or cardboard
  30. Disconnect FET connector
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    1x connector
  31. Remove FET from HVAC assembly
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    2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  32. Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector
  33. 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
  34. Wait for product to activate for 15 minutes
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    Foam will dissipate after 15 minutes
  35. Install FET to HVAC assembly
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    2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  36. Connect FET harness
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    1x connector
  37. Run A/C on low for 5 minutes until water exits HVAC drain hose
  38. Remove covers from HVAC assembly openings
  39. Route the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly for installation and slide into HVAC assembly
  40. Connect the PTC heater logic Connector
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    1x connector
  41. Install the fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly
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    3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  42. Install passenger floor air duct
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    2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm, 1x connector
  43. 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
  44. Power down vehicle using MCU
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    Controls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
  45. 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
  46. 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,
  47. Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector
  48. Install passenger knee air bag fasteners to IP
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    3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  49. Install the passenger footwell panel
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  50. Install RH console closeout extension
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    8x clips, 1x adhesive pad
  51. Install RH center console wrapped panel
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    10x clips
  52. Install glove box into vehicle
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    3x connectors, 6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  53. Install the RH lower IP trim into the vehicle
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    13x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
  54. Close glove box
  55. Install the lower glove box trim panel
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    6x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
  56. Install RH IP side cover
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    3x clips, 1x connector
  57. Install RH floor mat
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    Secure 4x Velcro pads
  58. Move RH front seat to original position
  59. Raise RH front window
  60. Close RH front door
  61. Install HEPA filter outlet duct
  62. Install HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x tabs, One on each side
  63. Install clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
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    3x push clips
  64. Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter inlet duct
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    2x hoses
  65. Install LH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  66. Install RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  67. Install rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  68. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  69. Raise LH front window
  70. Close LH front door