Tesla Model S: Link - Sway Bar - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension,
activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Loosen the front LH lug nuts (torque 175 Nm).
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)
- Remove and discard the nut securing link to knuckle (torque 70
Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening
the lock nut.
- Remove and discard nut securing link to sway bar (torque 70 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening
the lock nut.
- Remove sway bar link.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not att
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Position the vehicle in preparation for raising
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Removal
Remove the passenger's seat assembly (refer to procedure).
Place the seat on a clean work surface.
Remove the screws (x2) that secure the inner side cover to the
seat (torque 1 Nm).
Carefully release the inner side cover from the retaining
bracket.
Remove the
Periodically clean the edge of the wiper blades and
check the rubber for cracks, splits, and roughness. If
damaged, replace the blade immediately to prevent
damage to the glass and improve visibility.
Contaminants on the windshield, or on the wiper blades,
can reduce the effectiveness of the wi