27/03/2024 00:01:07

Check Valve - Evaporator (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18401002 0.54 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.

  • 2023-04-04: Updated A/C oil type to be used with reference to Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.
  • 2023-11-09: Reorganized the procedure.
  • 2024-01-23: Updated the way of performing the routines from using Toolbox to using the touchscreen.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and fully lower the LH front window.
  2. Place the vehicle in Service Mode by using the touchscreen. See Service Mode.
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the HEPA filter assembly. See Assembly - Filter - HEPA (Remove and Install).
  5. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  6. 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) > Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  7. Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  8. Remove and discard the evaporator check valve snap ring from the supermanifold.
  9. Remove the evaporator check valve from the supermanifold.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    If the check valve separates from the aluminum cap during removal, do not use metal tools. Metal tools may scrape the supermanifold housing causing internal damage. Use fingers or wrap electrical tape around a 90 degree pick instead.

Install

  1. Lubricate O-rings with the appropriate A/C oil. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications. Then install the check valve into the supermanifold.
  2. Install a new evaporator check valve snap ring onto the supermanifold.
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    Note
    Verify the snap ring is properly seated inside the groove on the supermanifold.
  3. Perform the vacuum leak test and oil injection. See Vacuum Leak Test and Oil Injection.
  4. Recharge the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Recharge the refrigerant exactly as instructed. Failure to adhere to the instructions can cause catastrophic damage to the cooling system.
  5. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Thermal > Sensors and Valves > Run Heat Pump Commissioning > Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  6. Tap Actions > Test Thermal Performance, select Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  7. Tap Actions > Test HVAC Performance, select Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  8. Disable Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  9. Install the HEPA filter assembly. See Assembly - Filter - HEPA (Remove and Install).
  10. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  11. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.