Tesla Model S: Integral Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)
- Remove nut and bolt securing link to suspension knuckle (torque
130 Nm).
- Remove nut and bolt securing link to lower control arm (torque
130 Nm).
- Remove integral link.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
Caution: Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts
when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is
in the ride height position.
- Transfer vehicle to a 4 post lift (refer to procedure)
- 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.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedu
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
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.
In Toolbox, sele
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Removal
Open the hood for access.
Remove the lower carpet from the underhood storage area.
Gently lift up on the hood seal and remove the push pins (x2)
that secure the hood latch cover to crossmember.
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer