Tesla Model S: Steering Rack (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension,
activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Ensure that the front road wheels are i
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
Caution: Replace a
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the front subframe (refer to procedu
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Removal
Move the front seats to their rearmost positions to allow for
additional access.
Unplug the phone adaptor cable from the USB connector, if
installed.
Pull the two panels off from the sides of the center
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove front skid plate (refer to procedure)
Remove nut (x1) securing pipe retaining plate to chiller TXV
(torque 12 Nm).
Disconnect refrigerant