Tesla Model 3: Chiller and EXV Assembly- Remove
Remove
- Remove the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Recover the A/C refrigerant. See
A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
Note: Recover the refrigerant while continuing this procedure.
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the coolant temperature sensor
connector.
- Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the chiller and
EXV assembly hose, and then remove the electrical harness from the hose.
- Release the clip that attaches the battery vent hose to the chiller and
EXV assembly hose, and then remove the battery vent hose from the chiller
and EXV assembly hose.
- Place a coolant drain under the chiller and EXV assembly, and absorbent
material under the chiller and EXV assembly hose fitting.
- Release the clip that attaches the coolant hose to the chiller and EXV
assembly, and then remove the hose from the chiller and EXV assembly.
- Immediately install plugs into the male and female fittings of the
chiller and EXV assembly and hose to prevent further coolant loss.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the chiller and EXV assembly
connector.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the low pressure transducer
connector.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid line bracket to the
shock tower brace, and then separate the bracket from the brace.
Note: Make sure that the refrigerant has fully recovered before
continuing this procedure.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid line to the chiller and
EXV assembly, and then remove the line from the chiller and EXV assembly.
- Remove and discard the o-rings from the suction/liquid line fitting.
- Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the chiller and EXV assembly to the
superbottle, and then remove the chiller and EXV assembly from the
superbottle.
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Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Install the chiller and EXV assembly to the superbottle, and then
install the bolts (x3) that attach the chiller and E
Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
and insulating HV gloves with a minim
SEE MORE:
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Install the chiller and EXV assembly to the superbottle, and then
install the bolts (x3) that attach the chiller and EXV assembly to the
superbottle. Torque 15 Nm
Install new o-rings onto the suction/liquid line fit
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, EPB Release, Handheld (1134520-00-A)
XP-10 Power Supply, XP-10 (1129348-00-A)
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. S