Tesla Model S: Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Steering / Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the driver's air bag (refer to procedure).
- Position the wheels straight ahead. Mark the steering wheel relative position to the column.
- Remove and discard the bolt that secures the steering wheel to the column (torque 80 Nm).
- Remove the steering wheel.
- Tape the clockspring cassette to prevent rotation.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Remove the tape and ensure that the spring loaded pin is in the clockspring slot when installing steering wheel.
- Install a new mounting bolt.
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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 modul
Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
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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Strut - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Open liftgate.
Support liftgate in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas strut from ball joint.
Release clip securing gas strut to liftgate.
Disconnect and remove gas
Compressor - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace)
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)
Depressurize air suspension (refer to procedure)
Remove underhood storage unit for acces
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