Superbeam (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 31108302 0.84 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Perform the "Deflate All" section of Air Suspension - Pressurize / Depressurize - Full System.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
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Remove the schrader valve cap from the
air reservoir.
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Press down on the schrader valve to
deflate completely the residual pressure from the air reservoir.
- Reinstall the schrader valve cap onto the air reservoir.
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Remove the nut that attaches the valve
block line to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm 12-point combination wrench
- 13 mm open crowfoot socket
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Release the driver air strut line
clips (x3).
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the
LV battery, and then move the LV battery aside.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm ratcheting combination wrench
- 10 mm socket
NoteTake note of the datums and carefully move the LV battery aside. -
Remove the bolt that attaches the
battery controller ground cable.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- External Torx E10 5-Lobe
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Remove the bolt, and then release the
clip that attaches the main front body electrical harness to the superbeam.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- External Torx E10 5-Lobe
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
A/C compressor to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm ratcheting combination wrench
- 15 mm socket
NoteWhile removing the bolts, support the A/C compressor as not to drop onto the front drive unit. Allow the A/C compressor to rest on the front drive unit. -
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
supermanifold to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm ratcheting combination wrench
- 15 mm socket
NoteWhile removing the bolts, support the A/C compressor as not to drop onto the front drive unit. Allow the A/C compressor to rest on the front drive unit. - Remove the front body controller. See Module - Body Controller - Front (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the
superbeam to the body, and then remove the superbeam from the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
Install
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Install the bolts (x4) that attach the
superbeam to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- Install the front body controller. See Module - Body Controller - Front (Remove and Replace).
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With an assistant, lift the
supermanifold into position, then hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the
supermanifold to the superbeam, and then tighten the bolts.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
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Position the A/C compressor, then
hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the A/C compressor to the superbeam, and then
tighten the bolts.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
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Fasten the clip, and then install the
bolt that attaches the main front body electrical harness to the superbeam.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- External Torx E10 5-Lobe
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Install the bolt that attaches the
battery controller ground cable.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- External Torx E10 5-Lobe
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Install the bolts (x3) that attach the
LV battery to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm ratcheting combination wrench
- 10 mm socket
NoteShift into position and install the fasteners. -
Secure the driver air strut line clips
(x3).
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Install the nut that attache the valve
block line to the reservoir.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm 12-point combination wrench
- 13 mm open crowfoot socket
- Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Refill the air suspension reservoir. See "Refill the Reservoir" section in Air Suspension - Pressurize / Depressurize - Full System.
- Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.