01/04/2024 14:04:21

Valve Body - EXV - Supermanifold (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18401302 1.92 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.

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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. 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
  2. Skip the following panels when prompted
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    Use selections indicated in pictures
  3. 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
  4. Open LH front door
  5. Lower LH and RH front windows
  6. Release IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
  7. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
  8. Select "Actions" tab and search for "Refrigerant"
  9. Select "PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-REFRIGERANTSearch for routine in ToolboxStart Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain (Refrigerant only)Thermal / Refrigerant System - Start Refrigerant Fill/DrainThermal / Actions - Start Refrigerant Fill/Drain ", click "Run", and allow routine to complete
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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
  10. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  11. Power off vehicle via center display
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    Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  12. 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, Release red lock tab on FRL
  13. Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle
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    1x hose
  14. Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle
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    1x hose
  15. Remove LH wiper arm nut cover
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    1x cover
  16. Remove RH wiper arm nut covers
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    2x cover
  17. Remove RH wiper arm nuts and release assembly
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    2x nuts, 15mm, 32 Nm, Do not flex wiper arm to remove
  18. 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
  19. Release cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover
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    1x hose
  20. Remove LH outer hood hinge cover
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    1x clips
  21. Remove RH outer hood hinge cover
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    1x clips
  22. Remove wiper cowl screen panel
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    4x push clips, Pull cowl up out of lower windshield channel
  23. Remove wiper module
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x connector, Rotate module forward and up to access connector
  24. Remove caps from low side and high side AC ports
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    2x caps
  25. 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
  26. Remove AC hoses from vehicle
  27. Remove nut securing supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor and remove line
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  28. Remove nut securing supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor and remove line
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. Position thermal sub harness assembly away from the supermanifold
  40. Release locking tab at bottom of 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
  41. Remove expansion valve from Supermanifold
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    1x valve, 28mm, 19 Nm
  42. Install 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
  43. Secure 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
  44. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve evap
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  45. Connect electronic expansion valve chiller connector
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  46. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve cabin condenser left
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  47. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve right
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  48. Connect connector to High pressure PT sub cool sensor
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  49. Connect connector for the shut off valve liquid cooled condender
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  50. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve liquid cooled condenser
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  51. Connect connector for the electronic expansion valve recirc
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  52. Connect high pressure PT sensor connector
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    1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. Connect AC hoses to vehicle
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3
  64. Select "Actions" and search for "Stop Thermal"
  65. Select "Stop Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain", click "Run", and allow routine to complete
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    Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete
  66. Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "Commissioning"
  67. Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGSearch for routine in ToolboxHeat Pump Thermal System CommissioningThermal / Refrigerant System - Run Heat Pump Commissioninghv / Front Drive Inverter Replacement - Heatpump commissioning, click "Run", and allow routine to complete
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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
  68. 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,
  69. 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
  70. Install caps onto AC ports
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    2x caps
  71. Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "Thermal Performance"
  72. Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCESearch for routine in ToolboxHeat Pump Thermal System Performance Test, click "Run", and allow routine to complete
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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
  73. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
  74. Install IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
  75. 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
  76. Install wiper cowl screen panel
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    4x push clips, Secure cowl into lower windshield channel
  77. Secure cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover
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    1x hose
  78. Install LH outer hood hinge cover
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    1x clips
  79. Install RH outer hood hinge cover
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    1x clips
  80. 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
  81. Install LH wiper arm assembly and secure nut
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    1x nut, 15mm, 32 Nm
  82. Secure LH wiper arm hose nozzle
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    1x hose, Hose is routed above the arm pivot
  83. Secure RH wiper arm hose nozzle
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    1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm pivot
  84. Install RH wiper arm nut covers
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    2x cover
  85. Install LH wiper arm nut cover
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    1x cover
  86. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  87. 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.
  88. Raise LH and RH front windows
  89. Close LH front door