Tesla Model S: Reservoir - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Suspension / Reservoir - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Depressurize air reservoir (refer to procedure).
- Remove underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect 12V power (refer to procedure).
- Remove the air line.
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2013: Release the
air line on the reservoir side of the fill valve.
- For vehicles manufactured November 2013 and later: Unscrew
the main air line connector from the reservoir (torque 5 Nm).
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2013: Release the
air line on the reservoir side of the fill valve.
- Support the reservoir and remove the retaining screws (x2) on
the mounting straps.
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2013:
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- For vehicles manufactured November 2013 and later:
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2013:
- Remove the reservoir.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Pressurize the air suspension (refer to procedure).
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