Tesla Model S: Sensor - Ride Height - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
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).
- Disconnect the ride height sensor connector and harness.
- Remove the nut that secures the link to the upper suspension
link (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 bolt that secures the ride height sensor to the body
(torque 7 Nm).
- Remove the ride height sensor from the vehicle.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
- Calibrate the ride height sensors (refer to procedure).
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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
l
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
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
Disconnect 12V power.
Rear wheel drive (
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CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the chassis, frame, or suspension
components to pull the vehicle can result in
damage.
WARNING: If the vehicle is pulled onto the flatbed
truck using this method, all suspensi
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