Tesla Model S: Lifting and Jacking
Raising and supporting the vehicle
Jacking points on the Model S
Two post lift
Refer to procedure 10000205 for instructions.
Warning: Death, serious injury or damage to the vehicle can occur if the vehicle is improperly lifted on a two post lift.
Hydraulic jack
A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg (3300 lb) load capacity must be used.
Warning: For vehicles with air suspension, suspension 'Jack' mode must be activated before lifting the vehicle with a hydraulic jack (refer to procedure 10000105). Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and could cause serious personal injury.
Warning: Do not start work on the underside of the vehicle until safety stands have been positioned under the body reinforced pads. Never get under a vehicle that is only supported by a jack.
Warning: Always chock the wheels when jacking.
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Fluids
Air conditioning
Depending on its intended sales region, the air conditioning system is
filled with R134a or 1234yf refrigerant. Refer to the label on the RH
frunk trim.
If oil nee
Special Tools - HV Battery Alignment Rods
The HV battery alignment rods assist in aligning the HV battery during
installation.
Note: This tool is intended to be used by 2 technicians.
To use the alignment rods:
Position the tabl
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Light - Fog/Reverse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the liftgate applique (refer to procedure).
Remove the tailgate lower finisher (refer to procedure).
Release the watershield for access to the fog/reverse lamp.
Note: A new watershield might be required if the
adhesive is unable to secure it in posit
Brake Sensor Cluster - ESC (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove center console assembly
(refer to procedure)
Disconnect wiring harness connector.
Carefully cut acoustic padding covering ESC
sensor.
Peel back acoustic padding to expose ESC
module.
