Tesla Model S: Sensor - Ride Height - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 raise the vehicle at
this time.
- Loosen the front LH lug nuts (torque 175 Nm).
- Remove the upper front LH arch liner (refer to procedure)
- Disconnect ride height sensor connector and harness.
- Remove the nut that secures the link to the upper suspension arm
(torque 7 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening
the lock nut.
- Remove the screws (x2) that secure the ride height sensor to the
body (torque 7 Nm).
- Remove ride height sensor.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
- Calibrate ride height sensors (refer to procedure)
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Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
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Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension
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Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
Disconnect 12V power.
Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
Remove the underho
Removal
Remove touch screen surround trim (refer to procedure)
Release hazard warning switch from substrate and disconnect
harness connector from switch.
Remove switch.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.