Tesla Model S: Wheels - Vehicle - 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
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Position the vehicle on a lift
but do not lift it at this time.
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If equipped, remove the lug nut covers.
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Initially loosen all lug nuts (x20) (torque 175
Nm).
Caution: Do not use
an impact wrench to loosen tall lug nuts.
1
|
Short lug nut |
2
|
Tall
lug nut |
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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.
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For each wheel, remove the lug nuts (x5) and
then remove the wheel.
InstallationInstallation 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:
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Baolong TPMS:
(refer to procedure).
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Continental TPMS:
(refer to procedure).
Note: If wheels of a
different diameter are installed:
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Baolong TPMS: Use Toolbox
to change the vehicle configuration, then reset the TPMS
thresholds
(refer to procedure).
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Continental TPMS: Use
Toolbox to change the vehicle configuration.
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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 the wheel
(refer to procedur
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
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WARNING: Properly functioning braking systems
are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a
problem with the brake pedal, brake calipers, or
any component of a Model S braking system,
contact Tesla immediately.
Model S has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that
prevents the wheels f
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer