Tesla Model S: Sensor - Ride Height - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the ride height sensor connector and harness.
- Remove the nut that secures the link to the upper suspension
link (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 bolt that secures the ride height sensor to the body
(torque 7 Nm).
- Remove the ride height sensor from the vehicle.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
- Calibrate the ride height sensors (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
In the front left wheel well, remove the front portion of the
l
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be
worn when performing this operation.Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
Disconnect 12V power.
Rear wheel drive (
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The Vehicle Certification label provides:
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The maximum
allowable total mass of Model S. This is calculated as
the weight of Model S equipped with the heaviest
factory selectable options, all passengers, fluids, and
cargo.
GAWR FRT and GAWR RR - Gross Axl
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.