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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Removal
Remove the front wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
If equipped, release the bolts (x2) that secure the front bumper
support bar (torque 11 Nm). Remove the bar from the vehicle.
Disconnect the fan motor
Removal
Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise it at this
time.
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the 12V battery (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the high pressure pipe to the
compressor (torque 10 Nm).