Tesla Model S: Air Line - Air Suspension - Valve Block to LH Front Air Spring (Remove and
Replace)
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
- In the front left wheel well, remove the front portion of the
lower wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
- Release the fitting from the front left air spring (torque 5
Nm).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.
- Release the air line clips (x2) on the wheel well.
- Remove the front aero shield (refer to procedure).
- Release the air line clips (x2) on the front trunk area.
- Release the fitting from the valve block (torque 3.5 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).
Depressure the air suspension
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
Disconnect 12V power.
Rear wheel drive (
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.
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Coolant pump locations:
RWD Model S
Dual Motor Model S
1
Powertrain coolant pump 1
RWD vehicle
2
Battery coolant pump 2
RWD vehicle
3
Battery coolant pump 1
RWD vehicle
Note: If possible, use the
"From Below" procedure to remove and replace the front drive unit
(refer to procedure).
Removal
Remove the front drive unit
(refer to procedure).
Transfer Components
Drain the coolant from the old drive unit.
Release the 2 bolts that s