08/11/2024 05:03:04

Check Valve - Evaporator (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18401002 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.

Remove

  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. Lower LH and RH front windows.
  5. 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 .
  6. Open hood.
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    Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open.
  7. Power off vehicle via center display.
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    Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off.
  8. Remove rear underhood apron.
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    11x clips, 2x datums.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Remove front underhood apron.
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    12x clips, 3 datums.
  13. Remove frunk access panel.
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector.
  14. Remove frunk carpet.
  15. Remove frunk assembly.
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm .
  16. Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle.
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    1x hose.
  17. Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle.
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    1x hose.
  18. Remove LH wiper arm nut cover.
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    1x cover.
  19. Remove RH wiper arm nut covers.
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    2x cover.
  20. Remove RH wiper arm nuts and release assembly.
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    2x nuts, 15mm, 32 Nm, Do not flex wiper arm to remove.
  21. 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.
  22. Release cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover.
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    1x hose.
  23. Remove LH outer hood hinge cover.
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    1x clips.
  24. Remove RH outer hood hinge cover.
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    1x clips.
  25. Remove wiper cowl screen panel.
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    4x push clips, Pull cowl up out of lower windshield channel.
  26. Remove wiper module.
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x connector, Rotate module forward and up to access connector.
  27. Remove caps from low side and high side AC ports.
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    2x caps.
  28. 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.
  29. Remove evaporator check valve snap ring from Supermanifold.
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    1x snap ring, Discard after removal.
  30. Remove evaporator check valve from Supermanifold.
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    If check valve separates from aluminum cap during removal do not use metal tools, Metal tools may scrape Supermanifold housing causing internal damage, Use fingers or wrap electrical tape around 90 degree pick .

Install

  1. Install evaporator check valve into Supermanifold.
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    Use ND-11 oil to lubricate O-rings, Seat valve past snap ring landing.
  2. Install evaporator check valve snap ring into Supermanifold.
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    1x snap ring, Install new snap ring, Verify snap ring is properly seated inside groove of Supermanifold.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): PROC_VCFRONT_X_STOP-THERMAL-FILL-DRAINvia 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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, .
  9. 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.
  10. Install caps onto AC ports.
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    2x caps.
  11. Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes): TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCEvia 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.
  12. Power off vehicle via center display.
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    Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Install wiper cowl screen panel.
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    4x push clips, Secure cowl into lower windshield channel.
  16. Secure cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover.
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    1x hose.
  17. Install LH outer hood hinge cover.
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    1x clips.
  18. Install RH outer hood hinge cover.
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    1x clips.
  19. 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.
  20. Install LH wiper arm assembly and secure nut.
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    1x nut, 15mm, 32 Nm.
  21. Secure LH wiper arm hose nozzle.
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    1x hose, Hose is routed above the arm pivot.
  22. Secure RH wiper arm hose nozzle.
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    1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm pivot.
  23. Install RH wiper arm nut covers.
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    2x cover.
  24. Install LH wiper arm nut cover.
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    1x cover.
  25. Install frunk assembly.
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm.
  26. Install frunk carpet.
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    Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal.
  27. Install frunk access panel.
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector.
  28. Install front underhood apron.
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    12x clips, 3x datums.
  29. Install LH underhood apron.
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    11x clips, 2 datums.
  30. Install RH underhood apron.
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    11x clips, 2x datums.
  31. 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.
  32. Install rear underhood apron.
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    11x clips, 2x datums.
  33. Close hood.
  34. 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.