2025-04-10

A/C Refrigerant Flush Due To Compressor Failure (Dual HVAC) (Europe)

2025-04-10: Added steps for coolant air purge and cooling system thermal test.
2025-01-28: Added note on separately adding correction code 18200102.

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.

Note

This procedure requires the A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) procedure to be performed. If not already automatically added to the Service Visit, add correction code 18200102 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.

Set up A/C machine with flush kit

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Attach the flush kit to the Waeco AC machine. Use 2x 8 mm bolts with Nyloc nut
Open LH front door
Raise and support vehicle

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Place air suspension into "Jack Mode" if equipped, Service > Jack Mode
Fully open hood
Remove RH front lug nut covers

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5x covers
Loosen RH front lug nuts

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Move LH 2nd row seat fully forward using easy entry mode
Remove LH welcome plate

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8x clips
Remove front screw securing LH lower C-pillar

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1x patch screw, T25, 2.5 Nm, Discard after removal
Fold down LH 3rd row seat

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Press button located on LH 3rd row seat back assembly near headrest, fold seat back down towards front of vehicle into a flat position
Remove rear load floor
Remove RH trunk sill side trim

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4x clips
Remove LH trunk sill side trim

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4x clips
Remove trunk sill trim

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4x clips, 2x patch bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove trunk board
Remove trunk floor carpet
Remove rear load floor support

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4x push clips, 2x clips
Remove screw securing LH C-pillar mid trim

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Release clips securing LH C-pillar mid trim and remove

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9x clips
Remove screws securing LH upper C-pillar trim panel

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1x patch screw, T25, 3 Nm, Discard after removal, 3x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Release clips and remove LH upper C-pillar trim panel

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6x clips, 2 clips along front edge and 4 clips along top edge.
Remove screws securing C-pillar lower panel to LH parcel shelf support

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Release clips securing LH C-pillar lower panel along front edge and remove panel

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9x clips, 1x magnet
Remove vent cover from trunk side carpet

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8x tabs
Release clips securing LH rear trunk side carpet panel to bracket

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5x push clips, One is hidden between 3rd row seat and trunk side carpet panel
Release load floor support from LH trunk side carpet

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3x tabs, 1x clip
Pull rear lower corner of LH trunk side carpet panel out and downwards to remove panel

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2x connectors, Disconnect trunk light and 12V outlet connectors before removal
Remove fasteners securing LH parcel support bracket and remove bracket

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2x edge clips, 3x push clips, 2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm
Remove LH minion bracket from vehicle

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3x push clips
Remove bolt securing front edge of LH trunk trim bracket

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1x bolt, T30, 2.5 Nm
Remove fasteners securing LH trunk trim bracket and remove from vehicle

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2x bolts, T30, 2.5 Nm, 1x push clip
Release tab securing LH foam duct to plastic duct and move duct to the side
Move RH 2nd row seat fully forward using easy entry mode
Remove RH welcome plate

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8x clips
Remove screw securing RH C-pillar lower trim panel

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1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove screw securing RH C-pillar mid trim

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Release clips securing RH C-pillar mid trim and remove

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9x clips
Remove fasteners securing RH upper C-pillar trim panel

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1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, Discard T25 fastener after removal
Release clips and remove RH upper C-pillar trim panel

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6x clips
Remove fasteners securing C-pillar lower panel to RH parcel shelf support

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Remove load floor support from RH lower C-pillar
Release clips securing rear edge of RH C-pillar lower panel to rear trunk side carpet panel and pull top edge of C-pillar lower panel out

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2x clips, 1x magnet
Release clips securing RH C-pillar lower panel along front edge and remove panel

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9x clips, 1x magnet
Release clips securing RH rear trunk side carpet panel to bracket

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3x push clips, One is hidden between 3rd row seat and trunk side carpet panel
Pull rear lower corner of RH trunk side carpet panel out and downwards to remove panel
Remove rear underhood apron

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11x clips
Remove LH underhood apron

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10x clips
Remove RH underhood apron

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10x clips
Remove front underhood apron

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12x clips
Remove dust caps from vehicle’s high-side and low-side service ports

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

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(Touch time only) Ensure quick connects are fully engaged, turn connector dials clockwise to fully connect to A/C service ports
Remove frunk carpet

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2x connectors
Remove underhood storage unit

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10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove HEPA filter.

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Lift up from bottom and pull out
Remove LH outer hood hinge cover

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1x fir tree clip, 1x clip
Remove RH outer hood hinge cover

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1x fir tree clip, 1x clip
Remove LH wiper arm

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1x nut, 17mm, 35 Nm, Disconnect washer hose at cowl
Remove RH wiper arm

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2x nuts, 17mm, 35 Nm, Disconnect washer hose at cowl
Disconnect washer hose to cowl at one-way valve
Disconnect cowl drain hose from cowl trim

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1x hose clamp
Remove cowl screen from windshield

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5x push pins, 1x edge clip
Remove HEPA filter duct

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1x push clip
Power down vehicle using MCU

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Controls > Safety & Security > Power off
Disconnect 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Disconnect first responder loop

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1x connector
Remove warranty label from charger cover panel
Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
Inspect HV insulating gloves

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Check gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003 R1, for information on inspecting HV gloves. https://service.teslamotors.com/protected-doc/ServiceBulletins/External/TN/TN-15-92-003_High_Voltage_Awareness_Care_Points_R1.pdf
Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
Remove charger access panel

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11x patch bolts, T20, 2 Nm, Discard after removal, Make sure to wear proper PPE
Release tabs and open small access door

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2x tabs
Verify no high voltage

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Make sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage components, Measure B+ to Ground, B- to Ground, B+ to B-, If voltage is greater than 10V, pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves
Close small access door

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2x tabs
Remove positive 12V terminal cover
Disconnect positive 12V terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Remove edge clips from battery cage

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2x edge clips
Remove barrel clip from battery cage

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1x barrel tree clip
Remove plastic harness clip

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1x clip
Remove battery vent tube

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1x vent tube
Remove bolts from bottom of battery cage mounting assembly

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Remove bolts from top of battery cage mounting assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 15 Nm
Remove battery cage assembly from vehicle
Remove wiper motor assembly

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3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
Disconnect wiper motor assembly

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1x connector
Remove coolant reservoir cap

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1x cap
Use vacuum suction tool to remove coolant from reservoir
Install coolant reservoir cap

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1x cap
Disconnect electrical connector for coolant level sensor

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1x connector
Remove coolant reservoir fasteners and wire harness edge clip

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4x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x edge clip
Clamp and remove coolant hose and move reservoir off to the side

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1x coolant hose
Remove A/C hoses from vehicle
Remove harness retaining clip from wiper bracket

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1x retaining clip
Remove wiper mount bracket

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2x nuts, 13mm, 20 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
Remove fir tree clips securing blue airline to air tank reservoir brackets

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2x fir tree clips
Remove bolts securing air tank reservoir brackets to body

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4x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Remove air tank from mounting location and set aside
Disconnect A/C compressor logic connector

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1x connector
Release edge clip for A/C compressor logic connector

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1x clip
Release ground strap from compressor

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1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm
Remove both A/C lines from compressor

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2x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install
Disconnect A/C compressor harness at FJB and release cable from drive unit

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1x connector, 1x fir tree clip
Remove A/C compressor from vehicle

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3x bolts, T30, 10 Nm
Remove compressor NVH cover

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1x velcro strap
Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
Remove RH subframe shear plate

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3x screws, T20, 6 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm, 2x push clips, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, Discard nyloc nut after removal
Remove LH subframe shear plate

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3x screws, T20, 6 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm, 2x push clips, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, Discard nyloc nut after removal
Remove mid aero shield

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20x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips
Remove rear diffuser

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2x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, T30, 3 Nm, 4x push clips, 13x tabs, Remove hardware, then pull diffuser rearwards to release tabs
Disconnect AC lines from rear TXV

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1x nut, 10mm, 10.5 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install
Remove TXV from rear HVAC and let hang by the harness

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2x screws, T25, 6 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install

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If any debris is found at the rear TXV inlet, the TXV must be replaced by a new one at a later stage.
Secure TXV adapter to rear HVAC

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2x screws, T25, 6 Nm, O-rings OK to reuse if not damaged
Secure AC lines to rear TXV adapter

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1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, O-rings ok to reuse if not damaged
Remove front aero shield

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6x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 14x push clips, Discard 4 rearmost bolts after removal
Remove front fascia skid plate from fascia

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6x tabs, 4x bolts, 10mm, 2.8 Nm
Remove desiccant cover from LH side of condenser

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1x cover, T50, 4 Nm
Remove snap ring from condenser

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1x snap ring
Use the small slide hammer to pull out the inner plug.

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Discard the inner plug. To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be worn when performing this operation.
Remove desiccant bag from condenser
Install tooling plug into condenser

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Lubricate O-rings, AC flush kit may be supplied with wing nut style plug or modified desiccant screen. Only use this tool: 1492019-31-A
Install snap ring into condenser

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Make sure snap ring is seated into groove, Not to be used with wing nut style plug
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Remove RH front wheel with battery powered drill

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Remove push clips that secure RH front wheelhouse liner to body

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14x push clips
Remove nuts that secure RH front wheelhouse liner to the studs on the body

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2x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Remove RH front wheelhouse liner from vehicle
Lower vehicle and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Remove nut securing AC lines to EXV

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1x nut, 10mm, 12 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install
Remove EXV from chiller

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2x bolts, 3mm hex, 6 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install.

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If any debris is found at the front chiller EXV, the EXV must be replaced by a new one on install.
Release connector lock and disconnect the connector on EXV

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1x connector, locking tab
Secure flush adapter to low side compressor line

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1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, Low side hose is big, O-ring ok to reuse if not damaged
Apply sealer to High pressure adapter threads

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Seal the connection with PTFE / Teflon tape
Thread on quick connect fitting to high pressure adapter

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Wear appropriate PPE, do not over tighten fitting
Secure flush adapter to high side compressor line

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1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, High side hose is small, O-ring ok to reuse if not damaged
Secure EXV adapter to chiller

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2x bolts, 3mm hex, 6 Nm, O-rings ok to reuse if not damaged
Secure AC lines to EXV adapter

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1x nut, 10mm, 12 Nm, O-rings ok to reuse if not damaged
Blue line nipple, Ensure gasket is in place and in good condition

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be careful while installing to not damage the gasket
Connect the blue line nipple to the adapter block marked with "Inlet"

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Wear appropriate PPE, do not over tight the nipple, gasket can damage. Tight ONLY with hands
Remove the liquid inline filter drier

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Remove the filter from the container (the grey filter attached to the flush unit) PR052FM
Remove nipple from filter

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Separate Low Pressure nipple from filter
Remove old Teflon tape from the container thread

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Old Teflon tape must be removed completely.
Wrap the container nipple with Teflon tape

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Use Teflon tape. Make sure that enough tape is applied
Wrap the filter nipple in Teflon tape

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Use Teflon tape. Make sure that enough tape is applied
Place 1 copper sealing ring on place. Low pressure nipple

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Good to use the old copper ring.
Installed Low pressure nipple on filter

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Make sure that enough tape is applied and 1 copper sealing ring in on place. Do not over torque
Place 1 copper sealing ring on place. Inside the filter.

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Good to use the old copper ring.
attach the filter to the container

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Do not over torque while installing.
Connect the blue line 1 from the flush unit to the adapter 2 block marked with "Inlet"

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Wear appropriate PPE, Ensure gasket is on place between 1 hose connector and 2 nipple , Tighten with hands, do not over tighten
Connect the blue line from the AC machine to the flush unit quick connector (on the liquid line filter drier)

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Wear appropriate PPE, Ensure gasket is on place, Do not over tighten
Connect the machine High pressure RED connector to adapter block OUTLET

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Wear appropriate PPE, Ensure gasket is on place, Do not over tighten
Flush 1. Clamp off EXV

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At the Low pressure thick hose
On the Waeco AC machine select Menu> Other selections > flushing> input vehicle details > Full flushing > enter

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Wear appropriate PPE
Flush will take 2 hours

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monitor the process from time to time
When flush 1 is finished, unclamp EXV

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Remove the clamp from he big hose
Flush 2. Clamp off Rear TXV at the Low Big pressure hose

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Behind the front right wheel arch liner.
On the Waeco AC machine select Menu> Other selections > flushing> input vehicle details > Full flushing > enter

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Wear appropriate PPE
Flush will take 2 hours

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monitor the process from time to time
Flush 3. Clamp off EXV at the low pressure thick hose.

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The rear TXV must still be clamped off at the low big pressure hose at this stage.
Unplug and release TXV connection

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1x connector, 1x clip
Remove fasteners securing TXV to evaporator

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2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install
Remove TXV from A/C lines

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1x bolt, 5mm, 20 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install
Secure TXV adapter to AC lines

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1x bolt, 5mm hex, 6 Nm, O-rings ok to reuse if not damaged
Secure AC lines/TXV adapter to evaporator

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2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, O-rings ok to reuse if not damaged
On the Waeco AC machine select Menu> Other selections > flushing> input vehicle details > Full flushing > enter

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Wear appropriate PPE
Flush will take 2 hours

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monitor the process from time to time
When flush 3 is finished, unclamp EXV

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Remove the clamp from he big hose
After Flush 3 is finished Remove Clamp Rear TXV

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Remove Clamp from the Rear TXV blockage
Remove machine hoses from adapter

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2x quick release fittings, Wear appropriate PPE
Remove adapter from low side AC line

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1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, Low side hose is big, Discard o-ring, Wear appropriate PPE
Remove adapter from high side AC line

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1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, High side hose is big, Discard o-ring, Wear appropriate PPE
Remove fasteners securing TXV adapter to evaporator

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2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Discard o-rings, Wear appropriate PPE
Remove TXV adapter from AC lines

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1x bolt, 5mm hex, 20 Nm, Discard o-rings, Wear appropriate PPE
Remove nut securing AC lines to EXV adapter

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1x nut, 10mm, 12 Nm, Discard o-rings, Wear appropriate PPE
Remove EXV adapter from chiller

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2x bolts, 3mm hex, 6 Nm, Discard o-rings, Wear appropriate PPE
Remove clips securing RH minion bracket and remove bracket

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3x push clips
Remove the RH trunk bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 7 Nm, 4x push clips
Remove duct from rear HVAC
Remove bolts that secure rear HVAC duct bracket to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
Release PTC heater connector

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1x connector, 1x locking tab
Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
Position oil drain container under rear TXV
Disconnect A/C lines from rear TXV adapter

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1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm, Discard O-rings, Wear appropriate PPE, Residual fluid will drain from mating connections into oil container
Remove the oil drain container from under the vehicle
Lower vehicle and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Place absorbent towels and fluid catcher under rear TXV
Blow out low pressure line from AC compressor.

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Use caution to not blow too much pressure through the line, Blow out residual fluid until air can be heard coming from the back side of the vehicle
Blow out high pressure line from AC compressor

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Use caution to not blow too much pressure through the line, Blow out residual fluid until air can be heard coming from the back side of the vehicle
Remove fluid catcher and absorbent material from under vehicle
Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
Remove TXV adapter from rear HVAC

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2x bolts, T25, 6 Nm
Release the drain hose from the nipple on the bottom of the rear HVAC assembly._x000A_
Remove nuts securing rear HVAC to underside of body

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2x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm
Install TXV to rear HVAC

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2x bolts, T25, 6 Nm
Lower vehicle and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Release rear HVAC connectors from body harness

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2x connectors
Remove bolts securing rear HVAC to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Release TXV connector from body harness

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1x connector
Pull the HVAC assembly upward to remove it from the vehicle

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Place on work bench
Remove the foam gasket from the bottom of the HVAC assembly

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Reuse if not damaged
Release the TXV valve electrical wire from the rear HVAC assembly.

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2x clips
Remove TXV from rear HVAC

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2x screws, T25, 6 Nm, Discard O-rings
Install the TXV to rear HVAC (R1234YF)

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2x screws, T25, 6 Nm, Install new O-rings.

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If any debris is found at the rear TXV inlet, the TXV must be replaced by a new one.
Route TXV harness along HVAC

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2x clips
If damaged, install a new foam gasket to the rear HVAC assembly.
Install rear HVAC

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Align TXV and mounting studs to corresponding holes
Secure rear HVAC to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
Install nuts that secure rear HVAC to underside of vehicle

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2x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm
Reinstall the refrigerant lines to the TXV on the rear HVAC unit and hand tighten nut

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1x nut, 10mm, 10.5 Nm, Install new O-rings, Use caution not to pinch O-ring during installation
Torque the A/C lines to the rear TXV

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1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm
Install drain hose to rear HVAC nipple
Install rear diffuser

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2x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, T30, 3 Nm, 4x push clips,13x tabs, Secure diffuser tabs first, Install remaining hardware
Hand start the mid aero shield bolts and install the clips

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20x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips
Install RH shear plate

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3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 35 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips, 1x nyloc nut, 15mm, Install new nyloc nut
Install LH shear plate

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3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 35 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips, 1x nyloc nut, 15mm, Install new nyloc nut
Torque mid aero shield bolts

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20x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove snap ring from condenser

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1x snap ring, Not used with wing nut style plug
Use the small slide hammer to pull out the inner tooling plug.

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Discard the inner plug. To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be worn when performing this operation.
Install new desiccant bag into condenser
Install new desiccant screen into condenser

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Lubricate O-rings
Install snap ring into condenser

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Make sure snap ring is seated into groove, Not to be used with wing nut style plug
Install desiccant cover into LH side of condenser

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1x cover, T50, 4 Nm
Install front fascia skid plate onto fascia

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6x tabs, 4x bolts, 10mm, 2.8 Nm
Install front aero shield

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6x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 14x push clips
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Install RH front wheelhouse liner on vehicle
Install nuts that secure RH front wheelhouse liner to the studs on the body

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2x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Install push clips that secure RH front wheelhouse liner to body

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14x push clips
Install RH front wheel with battery powered drill

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
Torque RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Install RH front lug nut covers

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5x covers
Install charger access panel

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11x patch bolts, T20, 2 Nm, Install new patch bolts
Clean area around charger access panel prior to installation of new warranty label

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Allow IPA to dry for at least 1 minute
Install new warranty label
Connect PTC connector

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1x connector, 1x locking tab
Connect the rear HVAC connectors.

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2x connectors
Connect rear TXV connector

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1x connector
Install RH duct to rear HVAC
Install the RH trunk bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 7 Nm_x000A_4x push clips
Install RH minion bracket and secure with clips

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3x push clips
Secure rear HVAC duct bracket to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
Install foam HVAC ducting covering charger access panel_x0009_
Reinstall LH trunk trim bracket and loosely install fastener

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1x bolt, T30, 2.5 Nm, 1x push clip
Fold LH 3rd row seat up

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Press button located on LH 3rd row seat back assembly near headrest, lift seat back into an upright position
Loosely install bolt securing front edge of LH trunk trim bracket

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1x bolt, T30, 2.5 Nm
Install LH minion bracket into position and install all clips

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3x push clips
Tighten fasteners securing LH trunk trim bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 2.5 Nm, 1x push clip
Fold LH 3rd row seat down
Install LH mid zone C-pillar bracket and install fasteners

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2x screws, T20, 2.5 Nm, 3x push clips, Need to secure 2x edge clips for charge port release cables as well
Reinstall LH trunk side carpet panel

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2x connectors, Reconnect trunk light and 12V outlet connectors before positioning panel. Use caution not to pinch Rear PTC harness (see picture)
Install clips securing LH rear trunk side carpet panel to bracket

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5x push clips, One is hidden between 3rd row seat and trunk side carpet panel
Verify charge port mechanical release cable is in proper position in trunk side carpet panel
Install LH lower C-pillar and secure clips along front edge

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9x clips, 1x magnet
Secure clips at rear edge of LH C-pillar lower panel

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2x clips, 1x magnet
Install fasteners securing C-pillar lower panel to LH parcel shelf support

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Reinstall RH trunk side carpet panel

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Use caution not to pinch Rear PTC harness
Reinstall clips securing RH rear trunk side carpet panel to bracket

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3x push clips, One is hidden between 3rd row seat and trunk side carpet panel
Install RH C-pillar lower panel and secure clips along front edge

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9x clips, 1x magnet
Secure clips holding rear edge of RH C-pillar lower panel to rear trunk side carpet panel

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3x clips, 1x magnet
Install fasteners securing C-pillar lower panel to RH parcel shelf support

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Install trunk side nub onto RH lower C-pillar

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3x tabs, 1x clip
Install RH upper C-pillar trim panel

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6x clips
Install fasteners securing RH upper C-pillar trim panel

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1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, Install new T25 fastener
Install RH C-pillar mid trim

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9x clips, Install front section first, then work around to rear
Install screw securing RH C-pillar mid trim

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Install LH upper C-pillar trim panel

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6x clips
Install fasteners securing LH upper C-pillar trim panel

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1x bolt, T25, 3 Nm, 3x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Install trunk side nub to lower C-pillar

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3x tabs, 1x clip
Install LH C-pillar mid trim and secure clips

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9x clips, Install front section first, then work around to rear
Install screw securing LH C-pillar mid trim

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Reinstall front lower carpet trim panel

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Secure 3rd row seat wiring harnesses to panel
Install rear load floor support

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4x push clips, 2x clips
Install trunk board
Install rear trunk sill trim

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4x clips, 2x patch bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, Make sure to seat liftgate seal properly, Install new patch bolts
Install LH trunk sill side trim

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4x clips
Install RH trunk sill side trim

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4x clips
Install rear load floor
Fold 3rd row seats up
Close liftgate
Install bolt securing front of LH lower C-pillar

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1x patch bolt, T25, 2.5 Nm, Install new patch bolt
Install LH welcome plate

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8x clips
Move LH 2nd row seat from the easy entry position to the regular upright seating position

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Slide seat track backwards by pushing towards rear of vehicle, Fold upper seat backwards until locked in an upright position
Secure RH lower C-pillar trim to body

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1x patch screw, T25, 2.5 Nm, Install new screw
Install RH welcome plate

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8x clips
Move RH 2nd row seat out of easy entry position
Install compressor NVH cover to new compressor

Note
1x velcro strap, Do not drain oil
Install EXV to chiller

Note
2x bolts, 3mm hex, 6 Nm, Install new O-rings

Note
If any debris was found at the EXV, replace the EXV by a new one.
Secure AC lines to EXV

Note
1x nut, 10mm, 12 Nm, Install new O-rings
Connect EXV coil and secure lock

Note
1x connector, locking tab
Secure AC lines to TXV (R1234YF)

Note
1x bolt, 5mm hex, 20 Nm, Install new O-rings

Note
If any debris is found at the front TXV, replace the TXV by a new one.
Install bolts securing TXV (R1234YF) to evaporator

Note
2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Install new O-rings
Connect the TXV connector.
Install A/C compressor

Note
3x bolts, T30, 10 Nm
Install both A/C lines to compressor

Note
2x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Install new O-rings
Install ground strap to compressor

Note
1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm
Connect A/C compressor harness to FJB and install cable fir tree to drive unit

Note
1x connector, 1x fir tree clip _x000A_
Make low voltage connection to compressor

Note
1x connector
Secure edge clip to A/C compressor bracket

Note
1x clip
Connect coolant hose to reservoir and remove hose clamp

Note
1x coolant hose
Install fasteners securing coolant reservoir to shock tower cross member

Note
4x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Connect coolant reservoir level sensor

Note
1x connector
Top off coolant reservoir

Note
Ensure coolant is filled to nominal level
Position air tank into mounting location
Install bolts securing air tank reservoir brackets to vehicle body

Note
4x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Install fir tree clips securing blue airline to air tank reservoir brackets

Note
2x fir tree clips
Install wiper mount bracket

Note
2x nuts, 13mm, 20 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
Install 12V harness to center support bracket
Install wiper motor assembly

Note
3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
Install HEPA filter duct

Note
1x push clip
Install battery cage assembly into vehicle
Install bolts into top of battery cage assembly

Note
2x bolts, 13mm, 15 Nm
Install bolts in bottom of battery cage assembly

Note
2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Install plastic harness clip

Note
1x clip
Install clip onto battery cage

Note
1x barrel clip
Install edge clips onto battery cage

Note
2x edge clips
Install battery vent tube back into battery

Note
1x vent tube
Connect 12V positive terminal

Note
1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Install positive terminal cover
Connect first responder loop and then 12V negative terminal.

Note
1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Recharge the refrigerant system. See A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace).
Install cowl screen assembly

Note
5x push pins, 1x edge clip
Install LH outer hood hinge cover

Note
1x fir tree clip, 1x clip
Install RH outer hood hinge cover

Note
1x fir tree clip, 1x clip
Install RH wiper arm

Note
2x nuts, 17mm, 35 Nm, Align tip of wiper blade to mark on windshield
Install LH wiper arm

Note
1x nut, 17mm, 35 Nm, Align tip of wiper blade to mark on windshield
Install wiper arm hoses
Install cowl drain hose

Note
1x hose clamp
Install wiper drain hose to one-way valve

Note
1x washer hose
Install HEPA filter housing
Install underhood storage unit

Note
10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install frunk carpet

Note
2x connectors
Install front underhood apron

Note
12x clips
Install RH underhood apron

Note
10x clips
Install LH underhood apron

Note
10x clips
Remove A/C hoses from vehicle
Perform a coolant air purge. See Cooling System - Partial Refill and Bleed.
Perform a cooling system thermal test. See Cooling System - Thermal Test.
Install rear underhood apron

Note
11x clips
Close hood
Remove vehicle from lift

Note
Lower rack arms fully and move them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
Calibrate falcon doors using MCU
Close LH front door

Model X Service Manual

A/C Refrigerant Flush Due To Compressor Failure (Dual HVAC) (Europe)

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