Tesla Model S: Steering Column (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Ensure that the front road wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
- Remove the driver's side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the steering controller module (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the steering column motor harness connectors (x2).
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Mark the lower shaft position relative to the column.
- Remove the bolt that secures the lower shaft to the steering
column (torque 30 Nm).
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the steering column to the
mounting bracket (torque 26 Nm).
- Release the steering column from the lower shaft and remove the
steering column from the vehicle.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
- Ensure that the lower shaft to column marking aligns correctly.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 to the vehicle.
- In Toolbox, select Panels > Steering > Power Steering (EPAS)
Control. Reset the power steering calibration.
Note: After recalibrating the power steering,
drive the vehicle for a minimum of 5 minutes before
returning the vehicle to the customer.
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Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Special tool(s) required for this 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
Position the vehicle in preparation for raising it, but keep the
vehicle at ground level at this time.
Peel back the bottom of the lift
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit
(refer to procedure).
Release the locking ring that secures the
vacuum hose to the pum