01/04/2024 14:04:00

Sensor - Subcool - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - High Pressure (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18400502 0.72 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.

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
Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3

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Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop using USB, Ethernet connection will provide communication
Select Actions tab and search for "Refrigerant"
Select PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-REFRIGERANT, 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
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 bolt on supermanifold to compressor AC line from supermanifold

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1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm
Position supermanifold to compressor AC line away from Supermanifold

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Secure AC manifold line to avoid oil leaking out
Disconnect high pressure PT sub cool 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
Remove high pressure PT sub cool sensor from Supermanifold

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For Sensata sensors use 24mm thin wall, For Bridgeport sensors use 21mm, 9 Nm, Must use special tool, Regular 24mm or 21mm socket will damage connector housing, High pressure PT sub cool sensor connector color is black
Document old and new part numbers and serial numbers

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Document part numbers and serial numbers into repair order
Lubricate high pressure PT sub cool sensor threads and O-ring with ND-11 Oil
Hand start high pressure PT sub cool sensor until O-ring contacts manifold
Gradually hand tighten the high pressure PT sub cool sensor while slightly backing off to walk the O-ring into the fully seated position

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This will avoid pinching the O-ring on the outside edge of the manifold, which can cause a leak, Takes multiple cycles to properly seat
Torque high pressure PT sub cool sensor

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For Sensata sensors use 24mm thin wall, For Bridgeport sensors use 21mm, 9 Nm, Must use special tool, Regular 24mm or 21mm socket will damage connector housing, High pressure PT sub cool sensor connector color is black
Connect high pressure PT sub cool sensor connector

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1x electrical connector, Engage locking tab
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 supermanifold to compressor AC line onto supermanifold

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1x bolt, 13mm, 22 Nm, Hand start bolt to prevent stripped threads
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
Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3

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Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle. https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner, and select connect locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
Select "Actions" and search for "Stop Thermal"
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
Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "Commissioning"
Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-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
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
Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal Performance’
Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCE, 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
Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
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.

Model X Service Manual

Sensor - Subcool - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - High Pressure (Remove and Replace)

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