Tesla Model S: Chassis
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Chassis
- Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install)
- Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) - Removal
- Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) - Installation
- Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
- Subframe Assembly - Front (Remove and Install)
- Subframe Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)
- Skidplate - Front (Remove and Replace)
- Skidplate - Rear (Remove and Replace)
- Skid Bar - Front Subframe (Remove and Replace)
- Bash Plate - Front - Stamping (Remove and Replace)
- Bash Plate - Front - Extrusion (Remove and Replace)
READ NEXT:
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) - Removal
Note: Loosen suspension
fasteners by hand, then use a cordless electric drill with a 3/8
in drive adapter and a 3/8 in drive air ratchet wrench.
Warning: Only technicians
who have be
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) -
Installation
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal,
except for the following:
Warning: Only use
cleaning agents and solvents in a well-ventilated area.
SEE MORE:
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, touch Controls > Safety >
Parking Brake. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Use the touchscreen to manually release the parking
brake (which also shifts Model S into Neutral):
1. Touch Controls > Safety.
2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Parking Brake. If
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the LH diffuser tray rails (refer to procedure).
Repeat step 1 for the RH diffuser tray rails.
Remove the bolts (x9) that secure the mid aero shield panel to
the body (torque 4 Nm).
Remove the mid
© 2019-2026 Copyright www.tesms.org
