Tesla Model S: Air Suspension - Depressurize - Full System
Depressurize
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
- Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
- Use the Toolbox "Air Suspension Fill/Deflate" panel to
depressurize the system.
Pressurize
- Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
- Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
- Use the Toolbox "Air Suspension Fill/Deflate" panel to
repressurize the system.
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procedure.
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedu
Removal
Remove underhood storage unit for access (refer to procedure)
Position hoses aside for access.
Remove screw securing compressor ambient air temperature sensor
(torque
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Removal
Open liftgate and secure at working height.
Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
Remove screws x3 securing cinch motor to liftgate.
Release harness clip, rotate the cinch clockwise to access
harness connector.
Disconnect harness connector.
Before using Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, you
must:
Ensure that forward-facing cameras are unobstructed
(see Cleaning Cameras and Sensors) and
calibrated (see Drive to Calibrate Cameras). Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control depends on
the ability of the cameras to detect traffic lig