Tesla Model S: Air Line - Air Suspension - Reservoir to Compressor (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Depressure the air suspension system (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 compressor (torque 3.5 Nm).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.
- Release the air line clips (x3) between the compressor and the
reservoir.
- Use 2 wrenches to release the fitting from the reservoir: 1 to
hold the fitting (12 mm) and 1 to hold the mounting (13 mm) (torque
5 Nm).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
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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.
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
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If Model S has no low voltage power, perform the
following steps to open the hood or jump start the
auxiliary low voltage battery.
Jump Starting the Low Voltage Battery
CAUTION: Model S cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle. Doing so can result in damage.
NOTE: If jump starting Model S usi
Removal
The wind deflector arm is part of an assembly that
includes the wind deflector arm, wind deflector spring, and pivot
block.
Fully open the panoramic roof.
Release the screw that secures the wind
deflector arm to the wind deflector.