Tesla Model S: Chassis
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Chassis
- Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install)
- Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) - Removal
- Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) - Installation
- Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
- Subframe Assembly - Front (Remove and Install)
- Subframe Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)
- Skidplate - Front (Remove and Replace)
- Skidplate - Rear (Remove and Replace)
- Skid Bar - Front Subframe (Remove and Replace)
- Bash Plate - Front - Stamping (Remove and Replace)
- Bash Plate - Front - Extrusion (Remove and Replace)
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Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) - Removal
Note: Loosen suspension
fasteners by hand, then use a cordless electric drill with a 3/8
in drive adapter and a 3/8 in drive air ratchet wrench.
Warning: Only technicians
who have be
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) -
Installation
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal,
except for the following:
Warning: Only use
cleaning agents and solvents in a well-ventilated area.
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Bushing Installation, Front Motor Mount
Use brake cleaner to clean the threaded rod and the nut bearing
assemblies.
Use 3M Spray Lube 08878 or equivalent to lubricate the threaded
rod and the nut bearing assemblies.
Slide the bushing into the left side of the front motor mount so
that the shorter cavities are horiz
Latch - Hood - Primary (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the hood latch cover (refer to procedure).
Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the latch assembly to the
crossmember (torque 16 Nm).
Release the latch assembly from the studs, then lower and
disconnect the harness connector.
Disconnect the hood release cable
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