Tesla Model S: Solenoid - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Depressurize the air suspension (refer to procedure).
- Access the solenoid.
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2014, remove the
front aero shield (refer to procedure).
- For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later, remove
the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
- Note the installed positions of the air lines and the release
line unions (x6) from the solenoid (red arrows, torque 3.5 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
- Disconnect the harness connector (yellow arrow).
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2014:
- For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later:
- Release the solenoid "out" line from the bracket clip.
For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later, skip to step
9.
- Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the solenoid bracket to the
subframe (torque 5.5 Nm).
- Remove solenoid and bracket assembly.
- Remove the hardware that secures the solenoid to the bracket.
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2014: Remove the
bolts (x2) that secure the solenoid to the mounting bracket
(torque 4 Nm).
- For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later: Remove
the bolts (x2) that secure the solenoid to the compressor
bracket (torque 4 Nm).
- Remove the solenoid from the bracket.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
-
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
- Pressurize the air suspension (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressurize air reservoir (refer to procedure).
Remove underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Disconnect 12V
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
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).
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Removal
Remove the LH instrument panel side cover (refer to procedure).
Remove the screw that secures the footwell cover to the
instrument panel trim panel (torque 2 Nm).
Using a suitable tool, release the clips (x9) that secure the
trim to the dash.
Caution:
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and install
the single phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped with a 3
phase charge port, refer to procedure 44012102 (refer to procedure).
Warning: The high voltage harness must be removed from the
charge port before the charge port