08/09/2022 16:26:44

Thermistor - Evaporator (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18105102 0.36 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.

Remove

  1. Open the RH front door.
  2. Move the front passenger seat rearward.
  3. Remove the RH front floor mat.
  4. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace)
  6. Remove the RH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  7. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  11. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  12. Remove the front passenger knee airbag assembly. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    It is not necessary to remove components from the airbag assembly after the assembly has been removed from the instrument panel.
  13. Disconnect the evaporator thermistor electrical connector, and then press the clips (x2) to remove the thermistor from the HVAC assembly.

Install

  1. Install the evaporator thermistor into the HVAC assembly, and then connect the electrical connector.
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    Note
    Make sure the thermistor is flush against the HVAC assembly and both clips (x2) are engaged.
  2. Install the front passenger knee airbag assembly. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    It is not necessary to remove components from the airbag assembly after the assembly has been removed from the instrument panel.
  3. Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace)
  4. Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the RH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  9. Install the RH front floor mat.
  10. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  11. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  12. Move the front passenger seat to the original position.
  13. Calibrate the rear doors.
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    Note
    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors