Tesla Model S: Seal - Steering Rack (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) 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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Remove the road wheel for access
(refer to procedure).
Remove the screws (x3) that secure the wheel
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Antenna - RF Filter - RH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the RH liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the screw that secures the RF filter to the liftgate
(torque 1 Nm).
Remove the RF filter from the vehicle.
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