Tesla Model S: Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - One Air Spring
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.
- In Toolbox, select Views > Suspension > Air
Suspension Fill/Deflate and select the Help icon
for specific instructions.
Pressurize
- Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
- Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
- In Toolbox, select Views > Suspension > Air
Suspension Fill/Deflate and select the Help icon
for specific instructions.
- Select Views > Suspension > Air Suspension Exit
Service Mode and select the Help icon for specific
instructions.
- Disconnect Toolbox.
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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
Add Nitrogen to the Air Reservoir System
Warning: Wear eye protection while performing this
procedure.
Caution: Tesla recommends using a nitrogen refill kit to
refill the air sus
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
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Removal
Ensure that the front road wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
Remove the driver's side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the steering controller module (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the steering column motor harness connectors (x2).
Removal
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x2) securing impact sensor to door (torque 5 Nm).
Disconnect sensor harness connection.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse