Tesla Model S: Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Chassis / Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
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Remove the rear drive unit:
- Small drive unit: Refer to procedure.
- Large drive unit: Refer to procedure.
- 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.
- Repeat the previous step to remove the RH ride height sensor and bracket.
- Release the harness clips (x11) from the subframe assembly.
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Remove the rear subframe harness.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Subframe Assembly - Front (Remove and Install)
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Subframe Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)
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).
Skidplate - Front (Remove and Replace)
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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TPMS Sensor - ID Learn Procedure - Continental
Setup
Press the Power button and watch the display.
When the display shows "ATEQ VT30", note the version number:
If the version is EA1-07, refer to TN-14-92-005, "ATEQ TPMS Tool
Firmware Update" to update the tool's firmware.
If the version is hi
Air pressure below recommendation for tires
Check pressure and refill air as needed
This alert does NOT indicate that there is a flat tire.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has detected that the air pressure in
one or more of your tires is at least
20% lower than the recommended cold tire pressure.
See Maintaining Tire Pressures
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