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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Note: This procedure is for vehicles built before December
23, 2014. On newer vehicles, the satellite radio antenna is located
under the panoramic roof fixed glass (refer to procedure).
Removal
Remove the liftgate glass (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the XM antenna co
When navigating to a destination, Model S helps you
anticipate your charging needs by calculating the
amount of energy that remains when you reach your
destination. When navigating, the map displays this
calculation next to the battery icon on the turn-by-turn
direction list (see Navigating to