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Desiccant (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18202002 0.42 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 2024-09-10: Added warnings to wear suitable protective clothing, consisting of face and eye protection, heat-proof gloves, rubber boots and apron or waterproof overalls must be worn when carrying out operations on the air conditioning system.
  • 2024-08-28: Added note on adding correction code for refrigerant recovery/recharge 18200102 as a separate activity to the service visit and, re-added steps for moving the shock tower brace, if necessary and added special tools for accumulator cap removal.
  • 2024-06-12: Added caution for Schrader valves.
  • 2024-03-19: Added A/C compressor oil density note.
  • 2023-04-05: Updated A/C oil type to be used with reference to Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  • 2024-03-01: Updated the way of performing the routines from using Toolbox to using the touchscreen.
  • 2024-04-02: Added reminding of checking the pressure of A/C system before opening the accumulator.
  • 2024-04-07: Added reminding of wearing PPEs.
Special tools required for this procedure:
  • 1081547-00-B: SMALL SLIDE HAMMER
  • 1985068-00-A: FEMALE TO FEMALE THREADED ADAPTER
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Warning
HFO-R1234yf and R134a are considered hazardous liquids and if handled incorrectly can cause serious injury. Suitable protective clothing, consisting of face and eye protection, safety glass, face shield, heat-proof gloves, chemical resistant gloves, rubber boots and apron or waterproof overalls must be worn when carrying out operations on the air conditioning system.
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CAUTION
Model Y thermal management components operate under very tight specifications and can malfunction if Service procedures are not carefully followed. DO NOT rely on past experience with other thermal management systems; read through the Service Manual and do not deviate from the instructions.
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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.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Desiccant (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Accumulator dust cap Hand-tight
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace

Remove

  1. Remove the HEPA filter assembly. See Assembly - Filter - HEPA (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  3. Place the vehicle in Service Mode by using the touchscreen. See Service Mode.
  4. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  5. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Thermal > Refrigerant System > Start Thermal Fill Drain (Refrigerant only), click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  6. Disconnect the 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  7. Recover the A/C refrigerant. See Recovery.
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    Warning
    Make sure there is no pressure in the A/C system before performing the following steps. Failure to do so may result in damage to components and/or personal injury.
  8. Remove A/C hoses from the vehicle.
  9. Carefully depress the Schrader valves (x2) to release the vacuum from the A/C lines.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure to depress both Schrader valves. Failure to do so may result in injury.
  10. If the RH shock tower brace is in a position that does not allow the desiccant to be removed from the accumulator, go to the next step. If this is not the case, go to step 16.
  11. Loosen, but do not remove, the inner bolts that attach the LH side of the shock tower brace to the vehicle.
  12. Loosen, but do not remove, the outer bolt that attaches the LH side of the shock tower brace to the vehicle.
  13. Remove the inner bolts that attach the RH side of the shock tower brace to the vehicle.
  14. Remove the outer bolt that attaches the RH side of the shock tower brace to the vehicle.
  15. When the A/C refrigerant has been completely recovered, slide the RH side of the shock tower brace toward the front of the vehicle until the accumulator cap can be accessed.
  16. If present, remove and discard the accumulator dust cover.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  17. Use snap ring pliers to remove and discard the accumulator cap snap ring.
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    Warning
    Please ensure to wear the Face Shield throughout the entire process to prevent foreign objects from flying out.
  18. Thread the female to female threaded adapter onto the slide hammer, thread adapter onto the accumulator cap, and then use the slide hammer to remove the accumulator cap.
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    Note
    Discard the accumulator cap after removal.
  19. Use needle nose pliers to remove the desiccant bag from the accumulator.
  20. Weigh the desiccant bag. This is considered the "wet weight."
  21. Determine the "dry weight" of the desiccant bag: Inspect the bag for a label that contains the Part Number (P), Serial Number (S), and Dry Weight (W). If the label is missing, or if the dry weight is not visible, assume the dry weight is 90.4 grams.
  22. Subtract the dry weight from the wet weight. This is the amount of oil that must be added to the system in addition to the oil that was removed during refrigerant recovery. Note this amount for later.

Install

  1. Install the desiccant bag in the accumulator.
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    Note
    Make sure the tab on the desiccant bag faces upward.
  2. Lubricate the new accumulator cap O-rings with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications. Then install the cap on the accumulator.
  3. Use the snap ring pliers to install the new accumulator cap snap ring.
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    Warning
    Please ensure to wear the Face Shield throughout the entire process to prevent foreign objects from flying out.
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    Note
    Make sure the snap ring is fully seated in the groove on the inside of the accumulator bore.
  4. Hand-tighten the new dust cap to the accumulator.
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    Note
    Screw the dust cap until it bottoms out on the accumulator.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  5. Install A/C hoses to the vehicle.
  6. Initiate and complete the vacuum leak test, then return to this procedure. See Vacuum Leak Test and Oil Injection.
  7. If the shock tower brace was mover during removal, continue to the next step. If not, go to step 12.
  8. Install the outer bolt that attaches the RH side of the shock tower brace to the vehicle (torque 62 Nm).
  9. Install the inner bolts that attach the RH side of the shock tower brace to the vehicle (torque 55 Nm).
  10. Torque the outer bolt that attaches the LH side of the shock tower brace to the vehicle (torque 62 Nm).
  11. Torque the inner bolts that attach the LH side of the shock tower brace to the vehicle (torque 55 Nm).
  12. Remove the low side AC hose from the supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly.
  13. Inject the amount of oil that was lost to:
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    CAUTION
    DO NOT forget to inject the amount of oil that was lost to removal of the old desiccant bag. Failure to do so might cause catastrophic damage to the thermal system.
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    Note
    For calculations, both ND-11 and RB100EV compressor oils have a density of 0.98 grams/ml at 15°C.
    • Given a value in grams, divide by 0.98 to find the value in ml (milliliters or cc).
    • Given a value in ml (milliliters or cc), multiply by 0.98 to find the value in grams.
  14. Install the low side AC hose to the supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly.
  15. Recharge the A/C refrigerant. See Recharge.
  16. Connect the 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  17. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  18. On the touchscreen, select Thermal > Sensors and Valves > Run Heat Pump Commissioning, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  19. Select Thermal > Actions > Test Thermal Performance, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  20. Select Test HVAC Performance, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  21. Disable Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  22. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the HEPA filter assembly. See Assembly - Filter - HEPA (Remove and Install).