Tesla Model S: Wheels - Axle Set (Remove and Install)
Warning: "Jack mode" must be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air suspension might need the suspension to be set to "High" or "Very High" to allow the vehicle to be positioned and supported correctly on a vehicle lift.
Removal
- Position the vehicle on a lift but do not lift it at this time.
- If equipped, remove the lug nut covers.
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On both sides of the vehicle, initially loosen
the lug nuts (x10) (torque 175 Nm).
Caution: Do not use an impact wrench to loosen tall lug nuts.
1 Short lug nut 2 Tall lug nut - Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure). Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle. Warning: To avoid personal injury, use appropriate equipment when performing this operation.
- On both sides of the vehicle, remove the lug nuts (x5) and then remove the wheel.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution: Tighten the lug nuts evenly using a diagonal sequence.
Caution: An impact wrench or electric wrench can be used only during the initial threading of the lug nuts. Use a torque wrench to fully tighten the lug nuts.
Caution: Use a 6 point socket to tighten tall lug nuts. Do not use a 12 point socket or a speciality socket on tall lug nuts.
Note: Any time the TPMS sensors are not reinstalled in the same locations (for example, when rotating the tires), perform the TPMS sensor ID learn procedure:
- Baolong TPMS: (refer to procedure).
- Continental TPMS: (refer to procedure).
- Baolong TPMS: Use Toolbox to change the vehicle configuration, then reset the TPMS thresholds (refer to procedure).
- Continental TPMS: Use Toolbox to change the vehicle configuration.
