28/03/2024 13:50:51

AC Compressor & Supermanifold (Remove & Replace)

Correction code 18204012 4.20 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.

  • 2024-03-28: Fixed bad flush link.
  • 2024-03-06: Updated the routines.
  • 2024-02-05: Added steps to hand-tighten the bolts that attach the supermanifold and the compressor to the shock tower brace.

Remove

  1. Set up the AC machine.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Open all four doors and lower the windows.
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    Note
    Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closing when 12V/LV power is disconnected.
  4. Place the vehicle in Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  5. On the touchscreen, touch Service Mode > Thermal > Refrigerant System > Start Thermal Fill Drain (Coolant & Refrigerant) and select Run to start the "Start Thermal Fill Drain (Coolant & Refrigerant)" routine.
  6. Move the front seats forward.
  7. Remove the HEPA filter assembly. See Assembly - Filter - HEPA (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  9. Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure.
  10. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  11. Recover the refrigerant from the vehicle. See Recovery .
  12. Remove the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  13. Disconnect the powertrain bypass hose from the Supermanifold.
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    Note
    This will drain the coolant reservoir.
  14. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the Supermanifold.
  15. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the Supermanifold.
  16. Install three male plugs into the coolant ports at the front of the Supermanifold.
  17. Before performing the next two steps, inspect the coolant hose temperature sensors and connectors.
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    Note
    If the vehicle is equipped with an earlier model temperature sensor (left image), the new super manifold connectors may not fit. In this case the electrical connector cover must be swapped from the old supermanifold to the new supermanifold. Perform Rework Connectors before installation.
  18. Disconnect the sensor for the chiller to battery hose.
  19. Disconnect the sensor for the powertrain supply hose.
  20. Disconnect the chiller to battery hose from the supermanifold.
  21. Disconnect the powertrain supply hose from the supermanifold.
  22. Disconnect the HV battery return hose from the Supermanifold.
  23. Install three male plugs into the coolant ports at the rear of the Supermanifold.
  24. Disconnect the supermanifold harness connector from the front controller.
  25. Remove the clip that attaches the thermal sub assembly harness to the front harness guide cover.
  26. Remove the nut that attaches the supermanifold to compressor suction line to the compressor.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  27. Remove the nut that attaches the supermanifold to compressor discharge line to the compressor.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  28. Remove the bolt on the A/C manifold to compressor line from the Supermanifold, and then remove the A/C manifold line from the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  29. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  30. Remove the 12V/LV battery. See 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace).
  31. Remove the rear battery tie down strap from the 12V/LV battery bracket.
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    Note
    The 12V/LV battery bracket also functions as the A/C compressor bracket.
  32. Release the clips (x2) that attach the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket.
  33. Release the clip that attaches the 12V/LV battery vent tube to the battery bracket.
  34. Release the clip that attaches the A/C compressor low voltage harness to the A/C compressor HV harness bracket.
  35. Release the connector locking tab, and then disconnect the low voltage electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
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    CAUTION
    DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
  36. Remove the bolt that attaches the HV harness bracket to the A/C compressor.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  37. Remove the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the A/C compressor, and then set the ground strap aside.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  38. Release the clip that attaches the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket, near the ground strap attachment point.
  39. Pull the A/C compressor HV connector black locking tab away from the A/C compressor.
  40. Using a 45-degree pick, simultaneously push on the central locking tab while pulling on the outer locking tab, and remove the HV connector from the A/C compressor.
  41. Disconnect the HVIL electrical connector.
  42. Move the HV harness bracket forward and up to release the bracket from the A/C compressor, and then carefully set the bracket aside.
  43. Remove the retaining clips that attach the AC compressor HV harness to the shock tower support brace.
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    Note
    Pull upward on clip to assist with removal, Do not pull on HV cable.
  44. Remove the LH and RH bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body.
    55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
    55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  45. Remove the LH and RH outer bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body, and then remove the shock tower brace from the vehicle.
    62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  46. With assistance, remove the shock tower brace along with Supermanifold and compressor from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Mind the connectors and AC lines, slowly lift the brace, Put it on a cardboard pad
  47. Document the old and new part numbers and serial numbers.
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    Note
    Label is located in front of accumulator.
  48. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to the shock tower brace, and then remove the supermanifold.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  49. Remove the nut that attaches the supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly to the supermanifold, and remove the supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  50. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly.
    22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  51. Flush the HVAC system. See A/C Refrigerant (Unknown Oil Quantity) (Recovery, Flush, and Recharge).
  52. When the flush is completed, remove the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  53. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the AC compressor bracket to the shock tower brace, and then remove the AC compressor and AC compressor bracket assembly.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  54. Remove AC compressor bracket from AC compressor.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  55. Document the part numbers of the new and old compressors.

Install

  1. Remove the A/C line plugs from the new supermanifold and compressor.
  2. Replace the seal washers on supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly on the supermanifold side.
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    Note
    5x seal washers, Install new seal washers, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil
  3. Replace the seal washers on supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly on the HVAC side.
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    Note
    5x seal washers, Install new seal washers, Lube seal washers with ND-11 oil
  4. Hand-tighten the nut that attach the supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly to the supermanifold.
  5. Torque the nut that attach the supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly to the supermanifold.
    27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
  6. Position the supermanifold assembly to the shock tower brace, and then hand-tighten the bolts that attach the supermanifold assembly to the brace.
  7. Tighten the bolts that attach the supermanifold assembly to the shock tower brace.
    31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
  8. Install the NVH acoustic cover onto the new compressor.
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    Note
    Install a new cover or reuse the old cover if the adhesive is in usable condition and a new cover is not available.
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    Note
    Remove the adhesive backing, and then lay the cover down with the adhesive side facing up. Align the cutouts to the suction port on the compressor, install the cover around the suction port, and then continue to wrap the cover around the compressor.
  9. Position the A/C compressor bracket on the A/C compressor, and then install the bolts that attach the bracket to the compressor.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  10. Position the AC compressor and AC compressor bracket assembly to the strut shock tower brace, and then hand-tighten the bolts (x2) to secure.
  11. Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the compressor to the strut shock tower brace.
    31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  12. With assistance, install the supermanifold and compressor along with shock tower brace to the vehicle.
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    Note
    2 technicians are required for this step, Mind the connectors and AC lines, slowly lift the brace.
  13. Install the LH and RH bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body.
    55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
    55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  14. Install the LH and RH outer bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body.
    62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  15. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly.
    22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  16. Install the radiator inlet hose to the Supermanifold.
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    Note
    Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated.
  17. Install the radiator outlet hose to the Supermanifold.
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    Note
    Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated.
  18. Install the powertrain bypass hose to the Supermanifold.
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    Note
    Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated.
  19. Connect the HV battery return hose to the Supermanifold.
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    Note
    Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated.
  20. Connect the powertrain supply hose to the Supermanifold.
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    Note
    Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated.
  21. Connect the chiller to battery hose to the Supermanifold.
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    Note
    Perform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully seated.
  22. Connect the sensor for the powertrain supply hose.
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    Note
    Harness with purple tape connects to coolant temperature sensor closest to coolant bottle.
  23. Connect the sensor for the chiller to battery hose.
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    Note
    Harness with purple tape connects to coolant temperature sensor closest to coolant bottle.
  24. Install the clip that secure the thermal sub assembly harness to the front harness guide cover.
  25. Connect the thermal sub-harness to the front controller.
  26. Position the A/C compressor HV harness bracket on the A/C compressor.
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    Note
    Make sure the HV harness bracket engages with the harness mount on the top of the A/C compressor.
  27. Connect the HVIL electrical connector.
  28. Fully seat the A/C compressor HV connector on the A/C compressor, and then engage the locking tab by pushing it toward the A/C compressor.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull test to verify that the connector is fully attached.
  29. Install the bolt that attaches the HV harness bracket to the A/C compressor.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    Tip:
  30. Install the retaining clips that secure the AC compressor HV harness to the shock tower brace.
  31. Install the clip that attaches the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket, near the ground strap attachment point.
  32. Position the ground strap on the A/C compressor, and then install the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the A/C compressor.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    This bolt is self-tapping. It is not necessary to tap the compressor bolt hole.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  33. Install the clip that attaches the A/C compressor low voltage harness to the A/C compressor HV harness bracket.
  34. Connect the low voltage electrical connector to the A/C compressor, and then engage the locking tab.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Push the red locking tab towards the connector to engage the locking mechanism. DO NOT push down or pull up on the red locking tab.
  35. Remove transportation plugs from the new AC compressor.
  36. Replace the o-rings on the high pressure and low pressure supermanifold to A/C compressor hose fittings, and then lubricate the O-rings with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
    Figure 1. Low pressure fitting shown; high pressure fitting similar
  37. Position the supermanifold to A/C compressor high pressure fitting on the A/C compressor, and then install the nut that attaches the fitting to the A/C compressor.
    22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  38. Position the supermanifold to A/C compressor low pressure fitting on the A/C compressor, and then install the nut that attaches the fitting to the A/C compressor.
    22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  39. Install the clips (x2) that attach the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket.
  40. Install the rear battery tie down strap on the 12V battery bracket.
  41. Install the clip that attaches the 12V battery vent tube to the 12V battery bracket.
  42. Install the 12V/LV auxiliary battery. See 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace).
  43. On the touchscreen, touch Service Mode > Thermal > Refrigerant System > Start Thermal Fill Drain (Coolant & Refrigerant) and select Run to start the "Start Thermal Fill Drain (Coolant & Refrigerant)" routine.
  44. Disconnect 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  45. Perform a cooling system vacuum refill. See Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
  46. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  47. Perform A/C vacuum leak test. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  48. Perform A/C recharge. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  49. Connect 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  50. Reinstall the firmware. See Software Reinstall - Touchscreen.
  51. Update the compressor configuration:
    1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
    2. Select Dashboards, and select Infotainment Dashboard.
    3. Select Vehicle Configuration.
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      Note
      Configuration values should load automatically. If not, select Read Config and Run to load.
    4. Scroll down to "compressorType" and confirm the correct compressorType is selected.
    5. If the target is Denso compressor, the compressor part number and type is :
      • 1501256-00-G: DENSO 8k
      • 1501256-00-H/I: DENSO 11k – no speed limit
      • 1501256-0X-J (or newer) and FW version is beyond 2021.4.10: DENSO 11k (COP1 ENABLED)
    6. If the target is Sanden compressor, the compressor part number and type is:
      • 1582668-00-H: SANDEN_V2
      • 1582668-00-I: SANDEN_V3
      • 1582668-XX-J: SANDEN_V4
    7. Select Apply Changes and select Run to save updated configuration.
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      Note
      The vehicle touchscreen will reboot. Toolbox connection will be lost. Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once completed.
  52. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Thermal > Stop Thermal Fill Drain, and allow the routine to complete.
  53. Tap Coolant System > Run Coolant Pumps Identification > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  54. Select the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for "Thermal".
  55. Tap Sensors and Valves > Run Reset Compressor P-Metric > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  56. Tap Sensors and Valves > Run Heat Pump Commissioning > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  57. Tap Coolant System > Coolant Purge > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  58. Inspect the coolant level and make sure the fluid level is at the Max line.
  59. Tap Actions > Test Thermal Performance > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  60. Tap Actions > Test HVAC Performance > Run, and close once the routine is passed.
  61. Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  62. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
  63. Install the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  64. Install the HEPA filter assembly. See Assembly - Filter - HEPA (Remove and Replace).
  65. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  66. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  67. Remove the vehicle form the lift.