Tesla Model S: Module - Air Suspension - ECU (Remove and Install)
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Removal
- Move both front seats to their rearmost positions.
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the LH center console closeout extension (refer to
procedure).
- Remove the RH center console closeout extension.
- Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the air suspension mounting
bracket to the body (torque metal bracket 8 Nm; plastic bracket 2
Nm).
Note: The horizontal bolt might be
obscured by an acoustic pad. If it is, carefully
move the acoustic pad aside for access.
- From the LH footwell, disconnect the HVAC drain hose from the
nipple.
A
|
HVAC nipple
|
B
|
HVAC drain
hose |
- Gently lift up on the bracket and disconnect the harnesses
connectors (x2) at the rear of the air suspension ECU.
- Carefully place the bracket between the bulkhead and the HVAC
drain hose.
Note: The bracket rests on the HVAC drain
hose.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
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Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Tesla provides you with two Model S key cards, designed
to fit in your wallet.
To use a key card to unlock or lock Model S, position the
card as shown and tap it against the card reader located
approximately one third the way up of the driver's side
door pillar. When Model S detects the key car