Tesla Model S: Ride Height - Adjust
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
|
Part Number
|
Description
|
Tesla |
1049633-00-A |
Ride Height Measuring Tool |
Setup
- Use Toolbox to verify that the "Wheel Type" vehicle
configuration variable is correct. If necessary, change the vehicle
configuration.
Note: Changing the "Wheel Type" configuration
variable affects the target calibration height.
- Position the vehicle on a flat, level surface that has adequate
workspace on the sides of the vehicle.
- Adjust the tire pressures to the recommended values. In this
manual, refer to General Information > Technical Data > Tire
Pressures.
- Remove heavy objects from the vehicle.
- Ensure that the steering wheel is centered.
- Ensure that there are no people in the vehicle.
- Calibrate the ride height measuring tool:
- Measure the overall height of the measuring end of the tool.
- Adjust the tool to compensate for the measured height.
Tighten the knob to secure the adjuster.
Adjust
- Run the Toolbox "Air Suspension Calibration" procedure. When
prompted, measure as shown:
- Confirm proper system functionality by selecting a different
ride height from the center display.
- If equipped, calibrate the front radar sensor (refer to
procedure).
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Remove the front wheels (refer to procedure).
Check the tightening torque of the following fasteners on both sides of the
vehicle:
Tie rod end to the knuckle (torque 103 Nm).
Cau
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the front hub (refer to procedure).
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1062500-00-A
Magnetic F
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Removal
Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
Remove the bash plate extrusion
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the bolts (x2), shoulder
washers (x2), and washers (x2) that secure the bash plate stamping
to the front subframe skid
Removal
Inspect the latch cover. If it is a separate trim part, remove
it with a trim tool. If is not a separate part, proceed to step 2.
Remove the liftgate upper trim finisher (refer to procedure).
Remove the