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.
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Open both front doors
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Lower both front windows
NoteUsing master switch on driver's door
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Open hood
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Move RH front seat backward
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Remove RH floor mat
NoteRelease 4x Velcro pads
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Remove RH IP side cover
Note3x clips, 1x connector
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Remove RH instrument panel lower assembly
Note13x clips
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Remove lower glove box trim
Note6x clips
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Open glove box
NoteRelease button on RH side of MCU bezel
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Remove glove box from IP carrier
Note6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x connectors
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Remove RH center console wrapped panel trim
Note10x clips
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Remove RH console closeout extension
Note8x clips, 1x adhesive pad
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Remove RH footwell cover
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove fasteners securing passenger knee air bag to IP
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Remove LH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Remove RH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x hoses
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Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
Note3x push clips
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Remove HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x clips on HEPA filter
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Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle
NoteLift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise
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Power down vehicle using MCU
NoteControls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
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Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
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Remove passenger knee air bag and bracket
Note4x 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
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Remove passenger side floor air duct
Note2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm, 1x connector, Pull passenger floor air duct away from HVAC assembly to release
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Remove fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly
Note3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
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Disconnect PTC heater Logic connector
Note1x connector, Slide the PTC heater out of the HVAC assembly partially for access to release connector tab
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Remove PTC heater from HVAC assembly
NoteRemove PTC heater from HVAC assembly and set aside
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Cover HVAC box
NoteCover HVAC box openings with tape or cardboard
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Disconnect FET connector
Note1x connector
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Remove FET from HVAC assembly
Note2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
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Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector
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Spray evaporator core directly with kool-it
NoteThrough FET opening spray evaporator core directly with entire can of Kool-it, Evaporator core is to the left of FET opening within HVAC assembly
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Wait for product to activate for 15 minutes
NoteFoam will dissipate after 15 minutes
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Install FET to HVAC assembly
Note2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
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Connect FET harness
Note1x connector
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Run A/C on low for 5 minutes until water exits HVAC drain hose
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Remove covers from HVAC assembly openings
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Route the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly for installation and slide into HVAC assembly
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Connect the PTC heater logic Connector
Note1x connector
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Install the fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly
Note3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
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Install passenger floor air duct
Note2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm, 1x connector
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Confirm PTC heater operates
NoteRun on high for 15 minutes using recirculate with A/C on, This dries out heater box
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Power down vehicle using MCU
NoteControls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
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Disconnect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, wait at least 2 min before disconnecting modules or HV
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Install passenger knee air bag and bracket
Note4x patch bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, Fir tree clip, Insert connect and press in latch to secure air bag connector,
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Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector
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Install passenger knee air bag fasteners to IP
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install the passenger footwell panel
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Install RH console closeout extension
Note8x clips, 1x adhesive pad
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Install RH center console wrapped panel
Note10x clips
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Install glove box into vehicle
Note3x connectors, 6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install the RH lower IP trim into the vehicle
Note13x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
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Close glove box
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Install the lower glove box trim panel
Note6x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
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Install RH IP side cover
Note3x clips, 1x connector
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Install RH floor mat
NoteSecure 4x Velcro pads
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Move RH front seat to original position
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Raise RH front window
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Close RH front door
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Install HEPA filter outlet duct
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Install HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x tabs, One on each side
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Install clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel
Note3x push clips
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Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x hoses
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Install LH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Install RH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Install rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Close hood
NotePress firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
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Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door
