Tesla Model S: 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).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
- Support the reservoir and remove the retaining screws (x2) on
the mounting straps.
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2013:
- For vehicles manufactured November 2013 and later:
- Remove the reservoir.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Pressurize the air suspension (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
Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure).
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
In the front left wheel well, remove the front portion of the
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Removal
Remove liftgate glazing (refer to procedure)
Disconnect GPS harness connector.
Release GPS antenna from adhesive bond.
Release wiring harness from liftgate.
Note: Note installed pos
NOTE: If Model S has no low voltage power, you need an
external low voltage power supply to open the hood or
use the touchscreen. See If Vehicle Has No Power.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a hitch receiver cannot be
pulled from the rear tow eye. Use the tow bar or hitch
receiver only to pull the