Tesla Model S: Pad - Lifting - Each (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Exterior fittings / Pad - Lifting - Each (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, set the suspension to "High" or "Very High". Tip: If necessary, this procedure can be performed with the vehicle on a 4 post lift (refer to procedure).
- Remove the plastic rivets (x2) that secure the lifting pad to the body.
- Remove the screw that secures the lifting pad to the body
(torque 10 Nm).
- Remove the lifting pad from the vehicle.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the wiper arms (refer to procedure).
Remove the particulate filter (refer to procedure).
Remove the plastic rivets (x4 or x6) that secure the cowl to the
body.
Assembly - Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH underhood apron.
Remove the retainers (x2) that secure the underhood apron.
Carefully release the clips (
Underhood Apron - Center - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH underhood apron.
Release the clips (x5) that secure the rear center underhood
apron to the plenum.
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Headlight - Adjust - Europe
Europe (ECE)
Position the vehicle for adjusting the headlights:
The vehicle is in a darkened area.
The vehicle is on a level surface.
The vehicle is perpendicular to a wall that has a white
matte surface. The wall must be at least 1.8m (6 ft) high
Airbag Warning Indicator
The airbag indicator on the
instrument
cluster remains lit if the airbag system is
malfunctioning. The only time this indicator
should light up is briefly when Model S first
powers up, in which case it turns off within
a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact
Tesla immediately and do not dri
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