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Tesla Model 3: Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser - Install

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Thermal Management / Refrigerant System / Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace) / Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser - Install

Install

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

  1. Install the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe into the vehicle.
  2. Connect the high pressure transducer electrical connector.
  3. Install a new O-ring to the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

  1. 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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

  1. 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

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

  1. Connect the electrical connector to the low pressure transducer.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

  1. 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
  2. Fully raise the vehicle.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Install

  1. Install the nut that attaches the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe to the cooling fan module. Torque 22 Nm
  2. Install the front fascia valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  4. Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Perform the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  6. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).

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