Correction code New 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

1. Open LH front door

   

2. Lower LH front window

   

3. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails

   

4. Set air suspension ride height to “Medium”
   Note

   Using center display, Controls > Suspension > ''Medium''

   

   

5. Open hood
   Note

   Select Controls > Frunk Open

   

   

6. Raise and support vehicle
   Note

   Prepare to raise vehicle, Set air suspension to "Jack Mode", Position lift arm pads on vehicle jack pads

   

   

   

7. Remove rear underhood apron
   Note

   8x clips

   

   

8. Power off vehicle from center display
   Note

   Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off

   

9. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
   Note

   2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection

   

   

   

10. Remove LH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

11. Remove RH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

12. Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle
    Note

    1x hose

    

13. Remove LH wiper arm nut cover
    Note

    1x cover

    

14. Remove LH wiper arm nut and release assembly
    Note

    1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm

    

    

15. Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle
    Note

    1x hose

    

16. Remove RH wiper arm nut cover
    Note

    1x cover

    

17. Remove RH wiper arm nut and release assembly
    Note

    1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm

    

18. Release washer hose nozzle by LH shock tower cover
    Note

    1x hose, 3x clips

    

    

19. Remove LH shock tower cover
    Note

    3x push clips, 1x fir tree clip

    

20. Remove RH shock tower cover
    Note

    3x push clips, 1x fir tree clip

    

21. Remove wiper cowl screen panel
    Note

    4x push clips, 2x end tabs

    

    

    

    

22. Remove fasteners securing LH V-brace and remove assembly
    Note

    3x bolts, 13mm, 18 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 9 Nm

    

23. Release battery controller ground cable
    Note

    1x bolt, E10 5-lobe, 9 Nm

    

    

24. Release harness clip from battery controller
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

25. Remove fasteners securing battery controller and tilt controller for access
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm

    

26. Release top J4 connection from battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Slide mechanism outwards to release

    

    

    

27. Release middle J5 connection from battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Push in locking tab and lift lever to release

    

    

    

28. Release side J3 connection from battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Slide mechanism outwards to release

    

    

    

29. Release middle J2 connection from battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Slide red locking tab outwards and release

    

    

30. Release side J1 connection from battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Slide red locking tab outwards and release

    

    

31. Remove battery controller from vehicle

    

32. Loosen LH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

    

    

33. Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks
    Note

    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side. Ensure the vehicle is stable by rocking the vehicle on the lift immediately after the tires have left the ground. Always lower the lift arms onto the locks after raising the vehicle

    

    

34. Remove LH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

    

    

35. Remove wheel speed sensor FUCA bracket and set aside
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

    

    

36. Disconnect the ride height sensor from the upper control arm, if equipped
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 7 Nm

    

    

    

37. Remove nut securing LH knuckle to upper control arm ball joint
    Note

    1x nut, 15mm, 1x bolt, T50, 60 Nm, Hold the bolt in place to prevent turning while removing the nut, Discard nut after removal

    

    

38. Disconnect the LH knuckle from the upper control arm
    Note

    1x bolt, T50, While holding the upper control arm to the ball joint slide the bolt out of the top of the knuckle, this will release the knuckle from the upper control arm ball joint, Support the knuckle as ball joint is released

    

    

39. Lower vehicle until tires are touching ground
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered

    

    

    

40. Remove bolts securing LH front upper control arm to body
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 68 Nm

    

    

41. Remove front LH upper control from vehicle

    

    

42. Install LH front upper control arm into vehicle
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 68 Nm, Hand tighten

    

    

    

    

43. Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks
    Note

    Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side, Ensure the vehicle is stable by rocking the vehicle on the lift immediately after the tires have left the ground, Always lower the lift arms onto the locks after raising the vehicle

    

    

44. Install upper control arm ball joint to LH front knuckle assembly
    Note

    1x patch nut, 15mm, 1x bolt, T50, 60 Nm, Install new nut

    

    

    

    

45. Install the front LH ride height sensor
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 7 Nm, Use a 9mm wrench to counter hold the ball joint pin while loosening or tightening the lock nut

    

    

46. Install wheel speed sensor FUCA bracket
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

    

47. Install LH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool

    

    

48. Lower vehicle until tires are touching ground
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered

    

    

    

49. Torque LH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

    

    

50. Remove vehicle from lift
    Note

    Lower lift arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"

    

    

51. Torque the upper control arm bolts
    Note

    2x bolts, 15mm, 68 Nm

    

    

52. Position battery controller into vehicle

    

53. Secure side J1 connection onto battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Engage red locking tab

    

    

54. Secure middle J2 connection onto battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Engage red locking tab

    

    

55. Secure side J3 connection onto battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Verify yellow locking tab is fully opened, Seat connector and mechanism will begin to engage

    

    

    

56. Secure middle J5 connection onto battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Verify lever is fully opened, Seat connector and lever will begin to engage

    

    

    

57. Secure top J4 connection onto battery controller
    Note

    1x locking connector, Verify yellow locking tab is fully opened, Seat connector and mechanism will begin to engage

    

    

    

58. Secure harness clip onto battery controller
    Note

    1x clip

    

59. Secure battery controller ground cable
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm or E10 5-lobe, 9 Nm

    

    

    

60. Position battery controller forward and install fasteners
    Note

    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x nut 10mm, 10 Nm

    

61. Install fasteners securing LH V-brace and secure
    Note

    3x bolts, 13mm, 18 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 9 Nm

    

62. Install wiper cowl screen panel
    Note

    4x push clips, 2x end tabs

    

    

    

    

63. Install RH wiper arm assembly and secure nut
    Note

    1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield

    

    

64. Install RH wiper arm nut cover

    

65. Secure RH wiper arm washer nozzle
    Note

    1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm

    

    

66. Install LH wiper arm assembly and secure nut
    Note

    1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield

    

    

67. Install LH wiper arm nut cover

    

68. Secure LH wiper arm washer nozzle
    Note

    1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm

    

    

69. Install RH shock tower cover
    Note

    3x push clip, 1x fir tree clip

    

70. Install LH shock tower cover
    Note

    3x push clip, 1x fir tree clip

    

71. Secure washer hose nozzle by LH shock tower cover
    Note

    1x hose, 3x clips

    

    

72. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    Note

    2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated

    

    

    

73. Install RH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

74. Install LH underhood apron
    Note

    10x clips

    

    

75. Install rear underhood apron
    Note

    8x clips

    

    

76. Close hood
    Note

    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood

    

    

77. Remove vehicle from lift
    Note

    Lower lift arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"

    

    

78. Raise LH front window

    

79. Close LH front door
    Note

    Close doors

    

80. Review wheel alignment requirements and add correction code as needed
    Note

    https://service.tesla.com/docs/ModelS/ServiceManual/Palladium/en-us/GUID-61BB651B-8437-4563-8844-E9E2825BD1AB.html