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Body - Body Panels - Front Inner Panels - Shock Tower Brace Assembly - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. With assistance, loosely install the bolts (x2, 15 mm) that attach the compressor to the shock tower brace.
    NOTE: Torque at later step.
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  2. Move the A/C compressor assembly and the shock tower brace to installation position.
  3. Install the bolts (x6) that secure the both sides of the shock tower brace.

    55 N.m (40.6 lbs-ft) 

    62 N.m (45.7 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  4. With assistance, install the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to the shock tower brace.

    31 N.m (22.9 lbs-ft) 

    CAUTION: Hand tighten the bolts first to avoid cross threading.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 15 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    G16587569Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the compressor to the shock tower brace.

    31 N.m (22.9 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 15 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    G16587570Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Release bungee cord from the supermanifold.
  7. Install the retaining clip that attaches the LV battery and First Responder Loop to the shock tower brace.
    NOTE: Pull upward on the clip to assist with removal.
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  8. Install the retaining clips (x5) that attach the A/C compressor HV harness to the shock tower brace.
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  9. Connect the HVIL connector.
    NOTE: Engage the locking tab.
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  10. Install the clip that attaches the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket.
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  11. Install the retaining clip that attaches the A/C compressor logic harness to the A/C compressor HV harness bracket.
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  12. Connect the A/C compressor logic electrical connector to the A/C compressor, and then engage the locking tab.
    NOTE: Push the red locking tab into the connector to engage the locking mechanism. DO NOT push down or pull up on the red locking tab.
    G16587576Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Install the bolt that secures the A/C compressor ground strap.

    7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T25 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16587577Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Install the clips (x2) that attach the coolant hose to the A/C compressor bracket.
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  15. Install the LV battery. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION BATTERY PACK - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  16. Connect the LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  17. Install the fresh intake duct. See CABIN HVAC - HVAC, FRESH AIR INTAKE - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  18. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
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