12/11/2024 03:35:25

Expansion Valve - Liquid Cooled Condenser (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18209502 0.65 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

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.

Remove

Connect A/C machine to power and switch on

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Touch time only, Machine will run various background tasks, Wait until Main Menu comes up before continuing
Skip the following panels when prompted

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Use selections indicated in pictures
Perform hose flush

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Touch time only, Connect couplers to machine, Open couplers by turning clockwise, Using Main Menu > Next > Menu > Flush hoses > Verify hose connection, Machine will chime once process is complete
Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-REFRIGERANTvia Toolbox: (link)

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Select "x" at the top right of the window to close once complete, Thermal Fill Drain routine has a 5 hour time limit, After 5 hours EXV's will close and routine must be performed again, Verify EXV positions are open via Garage > Vitals > HP > Refrigerant Loop EXV, Verify LCC, CC Left, Evap, CC Right, Chiller are all at ~100%. Recirc is at ~20%, LCC Solenoid is OPENED
Open hood

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Via center display > Quick Controls > Frunk Open
Power off vehicle via center display

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Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
Remove rear underhood apron

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11x clips
Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop

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2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
Remove RH underhood apron

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11x clips, 2x datums, Remove brush clip at hinge cover first, Take note of clip at headlamp
Remove LH underhood apron

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11x clips, 2x datums, Remove brush clip at hinge cover first, Take note of clip at headlamp
Remove front underhood apron

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12x clips, 3 datums
Remove frunk access panel

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3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
Remove frunk carpet
Remove frunk assembly

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8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle

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1x hose
Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle

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1x hose
Remove LH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Remove RH wiper arm nut covers

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2x cover
Remove RH wiper arm nuts and release assembly

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2x nuts, 15mm, 32 Nm, Do not flex wiper arm to remove
Remove LH wiper arm nut and release assembly

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1x nut, 15mm, 32 Nm, Do not flex wiper arm to remove, Lower the hood slightly to fit wiper arm removal tool
Release cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover

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1x hose
Remove LH outer hood hinge cover

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1x clips
Remove RH outer hood hinge cover

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1x clips
Remove wiper cowl screen panel

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4x push clips, Pull cowl up out of lower windshield channel
Remove wiper module

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3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x connector, Rotate module forward and up to access connector
Remove caps from low side and high side AC ports

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2x caps
Connect hoses to vehicle and perform A/C recovery

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Connect couplers to vehicle, Note the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, mark oil drain bottle oil level (use a piece of tape marking the fluid level), Open couplers by turning clockwise, Using Main Menu > Recover > Verify hose connection, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, Note or print the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, Refrigerant recovered should be ~2.24 lb (1.02 kg), Oil recovered should be ~0.3 oz (8.87 mL), If drained oil level increased more than 1.01 oz (30 mL) refer to drained oil loss chart https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/353700
Remove AC hoses from vehicle
Remove nut securing supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor and remove line

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1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
Remove nut securing supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor and remove line

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1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
Remove AC manifold line from Supermanifold and remove AC manifold line assembly out of the vehicle

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1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm
Disconnect high pressure PT High sensor connector

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect connector from electronic expansion valve recirc

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect connector from electronic expansion valve liquid cooled condenser

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect connector from the shut off valve liquid cooled condenser

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect connector from the electronic expansion valve cabin condenser right

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect connector from High pressure PT sub cool sensor

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect connector from the electronic expansion valve cabin condenser left

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect electronic expansion valve chiller connector

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect connector from the electronic expansion valve evap

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Position thermal sub harness assembly away from the supermanifold
Release locking tab at bottom of liquid cooled condenser expansion valve coil and remove expansion valve coil from expansion valve

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1x locking tab, Pull EXV coil towards front of vehicle
Remove liquid cooled condenser expansion valve from Supermanifold

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1x valve, 28mm, 19 Nm

Install

Install liquid cooled condenser expansion valve into Supermanifold

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1x valve, 28mm, 19 Nm, Ensure old o-rings removed from supermanifold, Use ND-11 Oil to lubricate valve threads and o-rings, Thread expansion valve in by hand
Install liquid cooled condenser expansion valve coil onto expansion valve

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Slide coil seal onto expansion valve, Do not lubricate coil seal, Properly align expansion valve coil locking tab to Supermanifold, Slide expansion valve coil over coil seal, Perform push pull test on expansion valve coil to ensure coil is properly latched
Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve evap

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
Connect electronic expansion valve chiller connector

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve cabin condenser left

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve right

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
Connect connector to High pressure PT sub cool sensor

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
Connect connector for the shut off valve liquid cooled condender

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve liquid cooled condenser

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve recirc

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
Connect high pressure PT sensor connector

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
Replace seal washer on supermanifold to compressor AC line assembly on compressor discharge line

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1x seal washer, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil
Replace seal washer on supermanifold to compressor AC line assembly on compressor suction line

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1x seal washer, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil
Replace seal washers for supermanifold to compressor AC line on supermanifold side

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2x seal washers, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil
Install AC manifold line onto Supermanifold

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1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm, Inspect o-rings replace if damaged, Hand start bolt to prevent stripped threads
Install nut securing supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor

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1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm, Inspect o-rings replace if damaged
Install nut securing supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor

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1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm, Inspect o-rings replace if damaged
Connect AC hoses to vehicle
Perform AC vacuum and run leak test

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Open valves, Set vacuum time to 15 minutes and leak test to ON, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, Verify leak test passed before continuing
Perform AC recharge

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Enter refrigerant and oil amount noted at AC recovery, Settings should match notes, Select Both Sides for charge, Select ND-11 MSX using bottle icon, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, If desired use the Dye Inject option to inject leak detection dye
Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector

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2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage upper locking tab when fully seated
Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes):
PROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN
via 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
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Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete
Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Refrigerant System ➜ Run Heat Pump Commissioningvia Service Mode Plus: Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Heatpump commissioning

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If this routine is not run after entering Thermal Drain/Fill mode, the AC compressor operation will be blocked, Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete
Proceed with Hose Equalize steps to complete AC recharge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine

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Disconnect high side coupler from vehicle, Turn AC on, Temp setting LO, Panel mode on, Fresh air mode on, Blower speed set to 10, Verify Hose Equalize settings, Verify discharge pressure does not exceed 26 bar and suction pressure is not below 1.15 bar,
Proceed with Hose Equalize steps to complete AC recharge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine

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Remove low side coupler from vehicle, Turn vehicle off, Verify Hose Equalize settings, Machine will chime once process is complete
Install caps onto AC ports

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2x caps
Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes):
TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCE
via Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Test Thermal Performancevia Service Mode Plus:
Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
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Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete, If thermal test fails follow https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/206000
Power off vehicle via center display

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Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop

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2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
Install wiper module

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3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x connector, Secure connector before install, Rotate module rearward and up into place
Install wiper cowl screen panel

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4x push clips, Secure cowl into lower windshield channel
Secure cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover

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1x hose
Install LH outer hood hinge cover

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1x clips
Install RH outer hood hinge cover

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1x clips
Install RH wiper arm assembly and secure nuts

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2x nuts, 15mm, 32 Nm, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield
Install LH wiper arm assembly and secure nut

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1x nut, 15mm, 32 Nm
Secure LH wiper arm hose nozzle

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1x hose, Hose is routed above the arm pivot
Secure RH wiper arm hose nozzle

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1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm pivot
Install RH wiper arm nut covers

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2x cover
Install LH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Install frunk assembly

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8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Install frunk carpet

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Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal
Install frunk access panel

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3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
Install front underhood apron

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12x clips, 3x datums
Install LH underhood apron

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11x clips, 2 datums
Install RH underhood apron

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11x clips, 2x datums
Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector

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2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage upper locking tab when fully seated
Install rear underhood apron

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11x clips
Close hood
Calibrate the rear doors.

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If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
Raise LH and RH front windows
Close LH front door

Model X Service Manual

Expansion Valve - Liquid Cooled Condenser (Remove and Replace)

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