Tesla Model S: Air Suspension - Depressurize - Full System
Depressurize
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
- Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
- Use the Toolbox "Air Suspension Fill/Deflate" panel to
depressurize the system.
Pressurize
- Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
- Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
- Use the Toolbox "Air Suspension Fill/Deflate" panel to
repressurize the system.
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Warning: Wear eye protection while performing this
procedure.
Caution: Tesla recommends using a nitrogen refill kit to
refill the air sus
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedu
Removal
Remove underhood storage unit for access (refer to procedure)
Position hoses aside for access.
Remove screw securing compressor ambient air temperature sensor
(torque
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Check pressure and refill air as needed
This alert does NOT indicate that there is a flat tire.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has detected that the air pressure in
one or more of your tires is at least
20% lower than the recommended cold tire pressure.
See Maintaining Tire Pressures
Removal
Maneuver the 3rd row seat for access to the anchor points (x4).
Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the seat belt to the body and
seat back (torque 45 Nm).
Release and remove the seat belt buckle webbing from the main
assembly.
Release