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.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
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Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
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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
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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.
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Trim - 'B' Post - Lower - LH (Remove and Install)
Removal
Power the seat forward to gain access to the 'B' post.
Carefully release the leading edge of the rear rocker panel trim
for access.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Carefully release the trailing edge of the front rocker pan
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
