04/04/2022 12:10:38

Use Evaporator Foam Cleaner, Replace Cabin Filters

Correction code 18201028

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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. Open both front doors and lower both front windows
  2. Fully open hood
  3. Move RH front seat backward
  4. Remove RH IP side cover
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    5x clips
  5. Remove lower glovebox trim
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    6x clips
  6. Remove RH instrument panel lower trim assembly
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    13x clips
  7. Open glove box
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    Release button on LH side of MCU bezel
  8. Remove glovebox from vehicle
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    6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x connectors
  9. Remove RH floor mat
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    4x Velcro pads
  10. Release the RH center console side trim panel
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    13x clips
  11. Remove RH center console closeout extension
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    6x clips
  12. Remove passenger footwell cover
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    2x clips, 1x connector
  13. Remove fasteners securing passenger knee air bag to IP
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    3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  14. Power down vehicle using MCU
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    Controls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
  15. Remove underhood aprons
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    4x aprons
  16. Remove frunk carpet
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    2x connectors
  17. Remove underhood storage unit
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    10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  18. Remove HEPA filter
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    Lift up from bottom and pull out
  19. Disconnect 12V negative terminal
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
  20. Disconnect first responder loop
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    1x connector
  21. Remove passenger knee air bag and bracket
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    4x patch bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, 1x fir tree clip, With pick pull out latch on air bag connector to release connector, Discard patch bolts after removal
  22. Remove passenger side floor air duct
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    1x fastener, PH2, 1 Nm, 1x connector, Pull passenger floor air duct away from HVAC assembly to release
  23. Remove fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly
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    3x screws. PH2, 1 Nm
  24. Disconnect PTC heater Logic connector
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    1x connector, Slide the PTC heater out of the HVAC assembly partially for access to release connector tab
  25. Remove PTC heater from HVAC assembly
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    Remove PTC heater from HVAC assembly and set aside
  26. Cover HVAC box
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    Cover HVAC box opens with tape or cardboard
  27. Disconnect FET connector
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    1x connector
  28. Remove FET from HVAC assembly
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    2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  29. Connect first responder loop and 12V negative terminal
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    1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
  30. Spray evaporator core directly with kool-it
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    Through FET opening spray evaporator core directly with entire can of kool-it, Evaporator core is to the left of FET opening within HVAC assembly
  31. Wait for product to activate for 15 minutes
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    Foam will dissipate after 15 minutes
  32. Install FET to HVAC assembly
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    2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  33. Connect FET harness
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    1x connector
  34. Run A/C on low for 5 minutes until water exits HVAC drain hose
  35. Remove covers from HVAC assembly openings
  36. Route the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly for installation and slide into HVAC assembly
  37. Connect the PTC heater logic Connector
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    1x connector
  38. Install the fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly
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    3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  39. Install passenger floor air duct
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    2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm, 1x connector
  40. Confirm PTC heater operates
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    Run on high for 15 minutes using recirculate with A/C on, This dries out heater box
  41. Power down vehicle using MCU
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    Controls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
  42. Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector
  43. Install passenger knee air bag and bracket
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    4x patch bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, Fir tree clip, Insert connect and press in latch to secure air bag connector, Install new patch bolts
  44. Connect first responder loop and 12V negative terminal
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    1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
  45. Touch and hold the CALIBRATE button on the Model X touchscreen until the rear doors have been fully calibrated, close completely, and the message "CALIBRATION COMPLETE" is displayed.
  46. Install passenger knee air bag fasteners to IP
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    3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  47. Install passenger footwell cover
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    1x connector, 2x clips
  48. Install RH center console closeout extension
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    6x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips
  49. Secure center console RH leather side trim panel
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    13x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips
  50. Install glovebox
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    3x connectors, 6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  51. Install RH instrument panel lower assembly
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    13x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
  52. Install lower glove box trim
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    6x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
  53. Install RH IP side cover
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    5x clips
  54. Install RH floor mat
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    4x Velcro pads
  55. Move RH front seat to original position
  56. Close RH front door
  57. Install HEPA filter housing
  58. Install underhood storage unit
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    10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  59. Install frunk carpet
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    2x connectors
  60. Install underhood aprons
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    4x aprons
  61. Close hood
  62. Raise both front windows
  63. Close LH front door