Tesla Model S: Air Line - Air Suspension - Compressor to Valve Block (Remove and Replace)
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be
worn when performing this operation.
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
- Release the fitting from the valve block (torque 3.5 Nm).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.
- Remove the front aero shield (refer to procedure).
- Release the air line clip between the valve block and the
compressor.
- Release the fitting from the compressor (torque 3.5 Nm).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
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Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Release the fitting from the valve block (torque 3.5 Nm).
Removal
Remove the front road wheel (refer to procedure).
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the nuts (x3) that secure the coil spring modu
Removal
Remove the LH rear wheelarch liner (refer to procedure).
Remove the parking brake caliper (refer to procedure).
Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
Remove the
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Remove the front wheels (refer to procedure).
Check the tightening torque of the following fasteners on both sides of the
vehicle:
Tie rod end to the knuckle (torque 103 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while looseni
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Autopark.
Autopark uses data to simplify parking on public roads
by maneuvering Model S into parallel and perpendicular
parking spaces.
CAUTION: Ensure all ca