Tesla Model S: Solenoid - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
- Depressurize the air suspension (refer to procedure).
- Access the solenoid.
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2014, remove the
front aero shield (refer to procedure).
- For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later, remove
the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
- Note the installed positions of the air lines and the release
line unions (x6) from the solenoid (red arrows, torque 3.5 Nm).
Caution: Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of
moisture or dirt.
- Disconnect the harness connector (yellow arrow).
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2014:
- For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later:
- Release the solenoid "out" line from the bracket clip.
For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later, skip to step
9.
- Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the solenoid bracket to the
subframe (torque 5.5 Nm).
- Remove solenoid and bracket assembly.
- Remove the hardware that secures the solenoid to the bracket.
- For vehicles manufactured before November 2014: Remove the
bolts (x2) that secure the solenoid to the mounting bracket
(torque 4 Nm).
- For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later: Remove
the bolts (x2) that secure the solenoid to the compressor
bracket (torque 4 Nm).
- Remove the solenoid from the bracket.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
-
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
- Pressurize the air suspension (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressurize air reservoir (refer to procedure).
Remove underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Disconnect 12V
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
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).
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)
Remove nut and bolt securing link to suspension knuckle (torque
130 Nm).
Remove nut and bolt
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