Tesla Model S: Wheel Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Removal
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
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Remove the wheel
(refer to procedure).
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Remove the cap and inner core from the valve to
deflate the tire.
Note: Use a suitable
tire-removing machine for the following steps.
Note: Check direction of
tire machine rotation before starting procedure.
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Release the tire beading from the wheel on both
sides.
Caution: Ensure that
the machine is away from the valve and sensor.
Caution: The TPMS
wheel sensor can be damaged if the instructions are not
followed correctly.
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Apply a suitable lubricant to each tire bead.
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Position and secure the wheel on the tire
machine with the front face up.
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Rotate the wheel and tire so that the mounting
head is 100 mm in front of the valve. Using a tire lever, lift the
tire bead onto the mounting head.
Note: Ensure that
the tire bead does not slip on the wheel during
removal/installation.
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Release the tire bead from the wheel by
rotating the machine.
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Rotate the wheel and tire so that the mounting
head is 100 mm in front of the valve. Using a tire lever with a
wheel protector, lift the bottom tire bead onto the mounting head.
Note: Ensure
that the tire bead does not slip on the wheel during
removal/installation.
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Release the tire bead from the wheel by
rotating the machine and remove the tire. Do not remove the tire
lever; it will stop the tire from sliding back and could damage the
sensor.
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Remove the nut that secures the valve to the
wheel. Remove both the valve and wheel sensor.
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Remove and discard the valve and screw from the
wheel sensor.
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Installation
Clean and inspect the wheel and valve hole.
Remove any dirt, burrs, or swarf.
Install the valve retaining screw to the wheel
sensor.
Note: Ensure
Setup
Turn on the Tesla SmarTool and select menu item
3 - Wakeup ID.
Starting with the front left wheel, hold the
tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem, and pre
Setup
Press the Power button and watch the display.
When the display shows "ATEQ VT30", note the version number:
If the version is EA1-07, refer to TN-14-92-005,
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Remove
Perform the electrical isolation procedure (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH steering brace:
Remove the bolt that secures the steering brace to
the subframe (torque 26 Nm).
Periodically clean the edge of the wiper blades and
check the rubber for cracks, splits, and roughness. If
damaged, replace the blade immediately to prevent
damage to the glass and improve visibility.
Contaminants on the windshield, or on the wiper blades,
can reduce the effectiveness of the wi