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)
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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.
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Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the rear drive unit:
Small drive unit:
Refer to procedure.
Large drive unit:
Refer to procedure.
Remove the rear sway bar
(refer to procedure).
If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
remove
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 underho
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