Tesla Model S: Seal - Steering Rack (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Steering / Seal - Steering Rack (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure). Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
- Remove upper intermediate steering shaft (refer to procedure)
- Remove steering rack dash seal from shaft.
- Installation procedure reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Ensure the intermediate shaft to pinion marking align correctly.
- Check front toe alignment.
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Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Lower (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit for access (refer to
procedure).
Mark the lower intermediate shaft position relative to the upper
intermediate shaft and pinion.
Remo
Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Lower (Dual Motor) (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 shat
Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Upper (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the driver's side footwell cover (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft fro
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AC Refrigerant Leak Detection
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure), see section "Recover
Refrigerant and Verify Charge").
Remove the underhood storage unit(refer to procedure).
Release the bolt that secures the HVAC compressor discharge line (torque
10 Nm).
FCC and IC Certification
* The in-cabin radar is restricted to factory installation.
The devices listed above comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry
Canada's license-exempt RSS
Standard(s) and EU Directive 2014/53/EU.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmfu
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