2022-10-18

Control Arm - Upper - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 31014102 0.96 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

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Warning
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.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  8. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Remove the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the cowl screen cover. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the RH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  13. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the RH front ride height sensor link to the RH front upper control arm.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  14. Remove the bolt that attaches the RH front wheel speed sensor bracket and harness to the RH front knuckle, and then release the bracket and harness from the knuckle.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  15. Remove the nut and bolt that attach the RH front upper control arm to the suspension assembly, and then release the control arm from the assembly.
    60 Nm (44.2 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Discard the nut after removal.
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    Note
    While holding the upper control arm to the knuckle, slide the bolt out from the top of the knuckle. Support the knuckle while the joint is released.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Torx T50 socket
  16. Lower the vehicle until the tires touch the ground.
  17. Disconnect the battery coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
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    Note
    Disengage the red locking tab, and then slide the tab outwards to release the electrical connector.
  18. Disconnect the air quality sensor electrical connector.
  19. Release the battery coolant pump from the mounting bracket.
  20. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front upper control arm to the body, and then remove the control arm from the vehicle.
    68 Nm (50.1 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket

Install

  1. Position the RH front upper control arm into the vehicle.
  2. Hand tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front upper control arm to the body.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
  3. Raise the vehicle fully and lower onto locks.
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    Note
    Set the vehicle to a comfortable working height. Make sure there is an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side.
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    Note
    Make sure the vehicle is stable by rocking the vehicle on the lift immediately after the tires have left the ground.
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    Note
    Always lower the lift arms onto the locks after raising the vehicle.
  4. Position the RH front upper control arm ball joint to the suspension assembly, and then install the bolt and new nut that attach the control arm to the assembly.
    60 Nm (44.2 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Torx T50 socket
  5. Install a new nut that attaches the RH front ride height sensor link to the RH front upper control arm.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
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    CAUTION
    Do not bind or invert the orientation of the sensor link.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  6. Position the RH front wheel speed sensor bracket and harness to the RH front knuckle, and then install the bolt that attaches the bracket and harness to the knuckle.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  7. Install the RH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  8. Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front upper control arm to the vehicle.
    68 Nm (50.1 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
  9. Attach the battery coolant pump to the mounting bracket.
  10. Connect the battery coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
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    Note
    Secure the electrical connector by fully engaging the red locking tab.
  11. Connect the air quality sensor electrical connector.
  12. Install the cowl screen panel . See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  13. Install the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
  15. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  16. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  17. Install the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  21. Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.