Tesla Model S: Wheels - Axle Set (Remove and Install)
Warning: "Jack mode" must
be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the
vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and
could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air
suspension might need the suspension to be set to "High" or "Very
High" to allow the vehicle to be positioned and supported correctly
on a vehicle lift.
Removal
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Position the vehicle on a lift
but do not lift it at this time.
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If equipped, remove the lug nut covers.
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On both sides of the vehicle, initially loosen
the lug nuts (x10) (torque 175 Nm).
Caution: Do not use
an impact wrench to loosen tall lug nuts.
1
|
Short lug nut |
2
|
Tall
lug nut |
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Raise and support the vehicle
(refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not
work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
Warning: To avoid
personal injury, use appropriate equipment when performing
this operation.
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On both sides of the vehicle, remove the lug
nuts (x5) and then remove the wheel.
Installation
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of
removal, except for the following:
Caution: Tighten
the lug nuts evenly using a diagonal sequence.
Caution: An impact
wrench or electric wrench can be used only during the
initial threading of the lug nuts. Use a torque wrench to
fully tighten the lug nuts.
Caution: Use a 6
point socket to tighten tall lug nuts. Do not use a 12 point
socket or a speciality socket on tall lug nuts.
Note: Any time the
TPMS sensors are not reinstalled in the same locations (for
example, when rotating the tires), perform the TPMS sensor
ID learn procedure:
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Baolong TPMS:
(refer to procedure).
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Continental TPMS:
(refer to procedure).
Note: If wheels of
a different diameter are installed:
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Baolong TPMS: Use
Toolbox to change the vehicle configuration, then reset
the TPMS thresholds
(refer to procedure).
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Continental TPMS: Use
Toolbox to change the vehicle configuration.
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Warning: "Jack mode" must
be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the
vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and
could cause serious personal injur
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the wheel
(refer to procedur
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Removal
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).
If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
remove
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Autopark.
Autopark uses data to simplify parking on public roads
by maneuvering Model S into parallel and perpendicular
parking spaces.
CAUTION: Ensure all ca