Tesla Model S: Integral Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)
- Remove nut and bolt securing link to suspension knuckle (torque
130 Nm).
- Remove nut and bolt securing link to lower control arm (torque
130 Nm).
- Remove integral link.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
Caution: Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts
when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is
in the ride height position.
- Transfer vehicle to a 4 post lift (refer to procedure)
- Perform a four wheel alignment check (refer to 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
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
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, sele
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Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the low pressure temperature transducer connector.
Remove the bolt that secures the low pressure pipe to the
compressor (torque 15 Nm).
Window Guide Rail - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove front quarter body glass (refer to procedure)
Removal of the front quarter glass also removes front window
guide rail.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Instal