Tesla Model S: Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Position the vehicle in preparation for raising it, but keep the
vehicle at ground level at this time.
- Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
- Remove the shock tower cover.
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported
vehicle.
- Remove the front LH upper wheel arch liner for access (refer to
procedure).
- Disconnect the ride height sensor from the upper control arm, if
equipped.
- If necessary for access, remove the air spring module (refer to
procedure) or spring and damper assembly (refer to procedure).
- Remove the nut that secures the upper control arm to the knuckle
(torque 60 Nm), then remove the bolt.
- Disconnect the upper control arm from the knuckle.
- Remove the rear bolt that secures the upper control arm to the
body (torque 68 Nm).
- Remove the front nut that secures the upper control arm to the
body (torque 68 Nm), then remove the bolt.
- Release the upper control arm and remove it from the vehicle.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Caution: Only fully tighten suspension bushing fasteners
when the vehicle is in ride height position.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Note: When tightening a nut and bolt assembly,
hold the bolt while torquing the nut.
- Perform a four wheel alignment check (refer to procedure).
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension,
activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Note: Graphics show the LH side. The RH side is similar.
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Loosen the front LH lug nuts.
Raise and
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Loosen the front LH lug nuts.
Raise and sup
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Removal
If the vehicle is equipped with premium audio,
remove the premium boost amplifier module
(refer to procedure).
Disconnect the sunroof motor harness connector.
Remove the screws (x3) that secure sunroof
motor to the dash frame (torque 5 Nm).
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Tesla part number:
n/a
Description:
Anti Static Mat/w Wrist Grounding Cord and Wrist Strap
Model:
n/a
Status:
Dis