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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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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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be
worn when performing this operation.Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension
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Removal
Remove cinch actuator from liftgate (refer to procedure)
Disconnect cinch cable from latch assembly.
Remove cinch cable from liftgate.
Ins
Model S has a split rear seat that can fold forward.
Before folding, remove items from the seats and the rear
footwell. To allow the rear seats to fold completely flat,
you may need to move the front seats forward. To fold a
rear seat, push the corresponding button on the back of
the seat.
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