Tesla Model S: Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
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Remove the rear drive unit:
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Small drive unit:
Refer to procedure.
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Large drive unit:
Refer to procedure.
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Remove the rear sway bar
(refer to procedure).
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If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
remove the bolt that secures the LH ride height sensor bracket to
the subframe (torque 7 Nm). Remove the sensor and bracket.
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Repeat the previous step to remove the RH ride
height sensor and bracket.
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Release the harness clips (x11) from the
subframe assembly.
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Remove the rear subframe harness.
Installation
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal.
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Special tools required for this procedure:
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Removal
Remove front subframe assembly for access
(refer to procedure)
Remove and discard the bolts (x2) securing
steering rack assembly to subframe (torque 175 Nm).
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove front aero shield
(refer
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To adjust the steering yoke, touch Controls and touch
the Steering icon.
Use the left scroll button on the steering yoke to move
the steering yoke to the desired position:
To adjust the height/tilt angle of the steering yoke,
roll the left scroll button up or down.
To move the steering yoke
To manually cancel Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, press
the brake pedal or press the right scroll wheel on the
steering yoke.
To resume cruising, press the right scroll button.
NOTE: When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels,
Model S does not coast. Instead, regenerative braking
slows down Model