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

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- Remove

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  7. Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  8. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the front fascia valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

  1. Remove the nut that attaches the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe to the cooling fan module, and then release the pipe. Torque 22 Nm
  2. Remove the O-ring from the cooling fan module pipe.
  3. Lower the vehicle to access the hood area.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid lines bracket to the shock tower brace, and then release the bracket from the shock tower brace. Torque 5.5 Nm

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the low pressure transducer.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the liquid line to the chiller and EXV assembly.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

  1. Remove the nut that attaches the pipe to the A/C compressor, and then release the pipe.

Pipe - High Pressure - Compressor to Condenser- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high pressure transducer.
  2. Remove the compressor-to-condenser high pressure pipe from the vehicle.

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