Tesla Model S: Air Line - Air Suspension - Reservoir to Compressor (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
- Release the fitting from the compressor (torque 3.5 Nm).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.
- Release the air line clips (x3) between the compressor and the
reservoir.
- Use 2 wrenches to release the fitting from the reservoir: 1 to
hold the fitting (12 mm) and 1 to hold the mounting (13 mm) (torque
5 Nm).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be
worn when performing this operation.Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Disconnect 12V power.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Release the fitting from the valve block (torque 3.5 Nm).
Removal
Remove the front road wheel (refer to procedure).
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the nuts (x3) that secure the coil spring modu
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When following a vehicle, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
remains active at low speeds, even when Model S comes
to a full stop. When the vehicle is moving again, Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control resumes operating at the set
speed. However, under the following circumstances,
Traffic-Aware Cruise Contro
Model S monitors the area in front of it for the presence
of an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or
pedestrian. If a collision is considered likely unless you
take immediate corrective action, Forward Collision
Warning is designed to sound a chime and highlight the
vehicle in fron