Tesla Model S: Sensor - Ride Height - 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
- Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise the vehicle at
this time.
- Loosen the front LH lug nuts (torque 175 Nm).
- Remove the upper front LH arch liner (refer to procedure)
- Disconnect ride height sensor connector and harness.
- Remove the nut that secures the link to the upper suspension arm
(torque 7 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening
the lock nut.
- Remove the screws (x2) that secure the ride height sensor to the
body (torque 7 Nm).
- Remove ride height sensor.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
- Calibrate ride height sensors (refer to procedure)
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