17/10/2023 18:55:52

Isolator - Rear Spring - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3115020012 FRT 0.30 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Remove

  1. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear suspension spring:
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    Warning
    Springs in a compressed state are under large amounts of energy. Refer to the Tool Profile for the spring compressor kit prior to performing this step for additional warnings and cautions.
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    Warning
    The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
  4. Compress the LH rear suspension spring to provide space to remove the LH rear suspension spring upper isolator.

Install

  1. Install the LH rear suspension spring upper isolator to the spring.
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    Note
    Slowly release the spring compressor until the upper isolator is installed into place.
  2. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear suspension spring:
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    Warning
    Be careful while unloading the spring. Hold the spring horizontally and facing away from you.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    Warning
    Springs in a compressed state are under large amounts of energy. Refer to the Tool Profile for the spring compressor kit prior to performing this step for additional warnings and cautions.
  3. Install the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).