2025-06-11

Coil Spring Assembly - Front - LH (Long Range) (Remove and Replace)

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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
  1. Raise and support vehicle
  2. Open LH front door
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    Push LH B-pillar door trigger to release
  3. Lower LH front window
  4. Open powered front trunk
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    Via exterior switch or UI
  5. Place vehicle into Service Mode Plus using Vehicle Ops App
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    Vehicle Ops App > Login > Shared Fleet > Search VIN > Service Mode Plus
  6. Remove rear underhood apron
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    9x clips
  7. Remove frunk assembly
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    6x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm, 2x bolt caps, 2x bumpstops, 1x connector, Remove bolt covers from frunk floor, Remove washer fluid cap by gently prying upwards, Rotate bumpstops counter clockwise to release, the 25mm socket from PT Sensor kit can be used, Avoid straining emergency frunk release connector
  8. Remove remote brake fluid reservoir from Megabeam
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    1x bolt, 10mm, Torque?, 1x tab, Push under cowl to allow access, Avoid tipping reservoir over
  9. Remove front coil spring assembly fasteners
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    3x bolts, 18mm, 110 Nm, Discard after removing
  10. Remove LH front wheel cap
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    1x cap, 8x clips, Use both hands to firmly pull wheel cap to release clips, Cap may remove with or without mounting ring attached
  11. Loosen LH front wheel nuts
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    6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
  12. Raise vehicle fully
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    Set to a comfortable working height, Lower to locks, Ensure locks engage on both sides to prevent tilting
  13. Remove LH front wheel
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    6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
  14. Release harness from front coil spring assembly
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    2x connectors, 2x clips, 1x grommet, Pull grey tab then push down to release
  15. Release LH front coil spring assembly cover
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    4x clips, Leave attached to brake hose
  16. Remove LH front brake hose bracket
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
  17. Remove outer tie rod from knuckle
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    1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm, Discard nut after removing
  18. Remove LH front lower control arm shield
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  19. Disconnect front LH stabar link
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    2x bolts, 21mm, 275Nm, Counter hold stud as required, Discard nut after removal
  20. Position and raise pole jack onto LH front lower control arm
  21. Remove nut securing LH front upper control arm to knuckle
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    1x nut, 18mm, 85 Nm, Use step ladder as needed
  22. Lower and remove pole jack from LH front lower control arm
  23. Remove bolts securing front coil spring assembly
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    2x bolts, 21mm, 140 Nm, Be prepared for some spring load to release from bushings
  24. Remove front coil spring assembly
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    Remove from rear area of suspension, Lift coil assembly then pull out towards left side, While pulling down knuckle assembly, Ensure no harnesses or lines remain attached
  25. Install front coil spring assembly
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    Install via rear area of suspension, Position studs into mounting holes while pulling down on knuckle assembly, Ensure damper valves are facing rear of vehicle
  26. Install front coil spring assembly fasteners
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    3x bolts, 18mm, 110 Nm, Install new nuts
  27. Secure remote brake fluid reservoir to Megabeam
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    1x bolt, 10mm, Torque?, 1x tab, Ensure no fluid loss, Top off if needed
  28. Secure LH damper to lower control arm
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    2x bolts, 21mm, 140 Nm
  29. Position and raise pole jack onto LH front lower control arm
  30. Install nut securing LH front upper control arm to knuckle
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    1x nut, 18mm, 85 Nm, Use step stool as needed, Install new nut
  31. Lower and remove pole jack from LH front lower control arm
  32. Install front LH stabar link
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    1x bolts, 21mm, 275Nm, Counter hold stud as required, Install new nut
  33. Install outer tie rod to knuckle
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    1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm, Install new nut
  34. Install LH front brake hose bracket
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
  35. Secure LH front coil spring assembly cover
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    4x clips
  36. Secure harness to front coil spring assembly module
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    2x connectors, 2x clips, Engage locking tab, 1x grommet
  37. Install LH front wheel
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    6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
  38. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
  39. Install frunk assembly
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    6x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm, 2x bolt caps, 2x bumpstops, 1x connector, Install bolt covers to frunk floor, Install washer fluid cap, Install bumpstops by aligning tabs then turning clockwise, Ensure emergency frunk release functions
  40. Install rear underhood apron
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    9x clips, Adjust windshield seal as required
  41. Close powered front trunk
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    Via exterior switch or UI
  42. Torque LH front wheel nuts
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    6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
  43. Install LH front wheel cap
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    1x cap, 8x clips, Partially secure wheel cap to wheel, While partially installed wheel cover can be rotated to align with tire design, When aligned press inward from center of cap then secure all clips to mounting ring
  44. Remove vehicle from lift
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    Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle,
  45. Raise LH front window
  46. Close LH front door