Tesla Model 3: Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser - Install
Install
- Install the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe into the vehicle.
- Connect the high pressure transducer electrical connector.
- Install a new O-ring to the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe.
- Position the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe into the A/C
compressor, and then install the nut that attaches the
compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe to the A/C compressor.
Torque 22 Nm
- Position the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe into the EXV
assembly, and then install the bolt that attaches the liquid line to the
chiller and EXV assembly.
Torque 22 Nm
- Connect the electrical connector to the low pressure transducer.
- Position the suction/liquid lines bracket into the shock tower, and then
install the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid lines bracket to the shock
tower brace.
Torque
5.5 Nm
- Fully raise the vehicle.
- Install the nut that attaches the compressor-to-condenser high pressure
pipe to the cooling fan module.
Torque 22 Nm
- Install the front fascia valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove
and Replace).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Perform the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and
Remove
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and
Recharge).
Remove the outer
Remove
Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
Note: Completely recover the refrigerant before continuing this
procedure.
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power
SEE MORE:
In severe winter conditions, ice buildup within
the door handle can prevent the door handle
from opening. The process for freeing a Model
3 door handle is slightly different than other
door handles; you can usually remove the ice
with a few forceful bumps to the door handle
using the bottom of
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and
use extreme caution when w