Tesla Model S: Module - Air Suspension - ECU (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Removal
- Move the driver seat to its rearward most position.
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the center console assembly (refer to procedure).
- Carefully peel back the carpet for access.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the air suspension mounting
bracket to the body (torque metal bracket 8 Nm; plastic bracket 2
Nm).
Note: The horizontal bolt might be obscured by an
acoustic pad. If it is, carefully move the acoustic pad
aside for access.
- Gently lift up on the bracket and disconnect the harnesses
connectors (x2) at the rear of the ECU.
- Carefully remove the ECU and bracket assembly from the dash
assembly.
- Release the bolts (x3) that secure the bracket to the ECU.
Remove the ECU from the bracket
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Run the Toolbox "Air Suspension Variant Coding" procedure.
-
Use Toolbox to update or redeploy the firmware:
- If the vehicle is not running the latest firmware,
run the "Vehicle Firmware Update" procedure.
- If the vehicle is running the latest firmware, run
the "Firmware Redeploy" procedure.
- Perform a ride height calibration (refer to procedure).
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
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Climate controls are available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default,
climate control is set to Auto, which
maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When
you adjust the cabin temperature
while in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts the heatin
Removal
Power the seat forward to gain access to the 'B' post.
Carefully release the leading edge of the rear rocker panel trim
for access.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Carefully release the trailing edge of the front rocker pan