Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: Reason for Special Tools

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Tesla Special Tools / Reason for Special Tools

The following special tools have been developed to facilitate removal, dismantling and assembly of mechanical components in a cost effective and time efficient manner. The use of special tools also helps prevent potential damage to components.

Some operations in the manual cannot be carried out properly without the aid of the relevant special tools.

Special tools can be ordered from any Tesla store.

Badge and Spoiler Tools

RST-354-A

Tesla part number: 1024723-00-A
Description: Badge Set Fixture, MDLS
Model: Model S
Status: Distribution
Special project/SOP: SOP
Instructions: n/a

RST-354-C

Tesla part number: 1024726-00-A
Description: Upper Battery Designation Fixture
Model: Model S
Status: Distribution
Special project/SOP: SOP
Instructions: n/a

RST-356-A

Tesla part number: 1026500-00-A
Description: SPOILER ALIGN JIG, LHS, MDLS
Model: Model S
Status: Distribution
Special project/SOP: SOP
Instructions: n/a

RST-356-B

Tesla part number: 1026501-00-A
Description: SPOILER ALIGN JIG, RHS, MDLS
Model: Model S
Status: Distribution
Special project/SOP: SOP
Instructions: n/a

Battery Cooling System Tools

RST-216

Tesla part number: 1008787-00-A
Description: Battery Cooling System Pressure Tester
Model: Roadster, Model S
Status: Limited
Special project/SOP: SOP
Instructions: Cooling System - Drain and Refill

RST-350

Tesla part number: 1022922-00-A
Description: HV Battery Fill & Drain Adapter
Model: Model S
Status: Distribution
Special project/SOP: SOP
Instructions: n/a

RST-359

Tesla part number: 1026636-00-A
Description: Pack Enclosure Leak Tester Assy, MDLS
Model: Model S
Status: Distribution
Special project/SOP: SOP
Instructions: n/a

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     Drop Link - Sway Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure). Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the lower control arm (torque 70 Nm). Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tigh

     Condenser - Gas Cool (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure) Remove front aero shield panel (refer to procedure) Remove front LH wheel arch liner (refer to procedure) Remove bolts (x2) securing front bumper panel support bar and remove (torque 11 Nm).

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