Tesla Model S: Air Line - Air Suspension - Valve Block Exhaust (Remove and Replace)
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).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.
- Release the air line clip.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
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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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Warning: "Jack mode" must
be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the
vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and
could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air
suspension might need the suspension to be set to "High" or "Very
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the front skid plate
(refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the vacuum
pump mounting bracket to