01/04/2024 14:00:41

Active Damper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 31106002 1.20 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.

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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

Prepare to raise vehicle.

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Set air suspension to "Jack Mode", Position lift arm pads on vehicle jack pads, DO NOT position the lift arm pads under the battery or side rails, as shown in red.
Release IP service panel.

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2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward.
Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3.

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Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle. Media converter box is powered by laptop using USB, Ethernet connection will provide communication.
Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘TAS service mode’.
Select ‘ TAS Enter Service Run ModePROC_TAS_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODECommon/tasks/PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEChassis ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete.

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Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close oncecomplete.
Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘Deflate Spring' .
Select ‘ PROC_TAS_X_DEFLATE-RL ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete.

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Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close oncecomplete.
Open hood.

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Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open.
Remove rear underhood apron.

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11x clips, 2x datums.
Remove RH underhood apron.

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11x clips, 2x datums, Remove brush clip at hinge cover first, Take note of clip at headlamp.
Remove LH underhood apron.

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11x clips, 2x datums, Remove brush clip at hinge cover first, Take note of clip at headlamp.
Remove front underhood apron.

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12x clips, 3 datums.
Remove frunk access panel.

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3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector.
Remove frunk carpet.
Remove frunk assembly.

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8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm .
Open liftgate.
Fold LH 3rd row seat back into down position.
Remove LH trunk sill side trim.

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4x clips, 1x datum.
Remove LH mid C-pillar trim.

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips, 5x tabs.
Remove fasteners securing LH upper C-pillar trim to bracket.

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3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, Discard patch bolt after removal.
Remove LH upper C-pillar trim.

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6x clips, 1x datum.
Remove fasteners securing LH rear air spring module to body.

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3x nuts, 13mm, 40 Nm, Move aside trim for access.
Remove LH rear wheel center cap.

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1x cap.
Loosen LH rear wheel.

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm.
Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks.

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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.
Remove LH rear wheel.

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm.
Remove LH rear wheel arch liner.

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11x push clips, 4x fan clips, 2x bolts,10mm, 5 Nm.
Remove air suspension line from LH rear air spring module.

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1x nut, 10mm, 2 Nm, Release line from air spring module.
Remove VOSS fitting from air spring module air line.

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1x VOSS fitting, Slide threaded section back, Remove the collet, Then slide threaded section off of air line, Discard after removal.
Disconnect EPB harness connector to the LH caliper motor.

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1x connector, Disengage locking tab then release connector.
Release subframe harness from LH rear active dampener.

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2x connectors, 1x grommet.
Remove LH rear damper harness bracket.

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2x tabs, Release tabs and lift up to remove bracket.
Release harness clip from LH rear knuckle.

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1x clip.
Remove bolt securing LH rear upper aft link to knuckle.

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1x bolt, 21mm, 150 Nm.
Remove bolt securing LH rear upper fore link to knuckle.

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1x bolt, 1x flag nut, 21mm, 150 Nm.
Remove nut and bolt securing LH rear air spring module to LH rear knuckle.

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1x nut, 1x bolt, 21mm, 150 Nm.
Remove LH rear air spring module from vehicle.

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Recommend assistance, Maneuver air spring out from vehicle, Separate from knuckle, Be cautious and prevent marring or damaging any components.

Install

Position LH rear air spring module into vehicle.

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Recommend assistance, Be cautious and prevent marring or damaging any components, Start by feeding in the upper portion of the strut, Line up the studs with the body holes and pivot the lower bushing into the knuckle, Use a pin punch to aid in lining up knuckle.
Install nut and bolt securing LH rear air spring module to LH rear knuckle.

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1x nut, 1x bolt, 21mm, 150 Nm, Torque at later step.
Install bolt securing LH rear upper aft link to knuckle.

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1x bolt, 1x flag nut, 21mm, 150 Nm, Insert bolt and thread in fully, Torque at later step.
Install bolt securing LH upper fore link to knuckle.

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1x bolt, 1x flag nut, 21mm, 150 Nm, Insert bolt and secure flag nut, Torque at later step.
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.
Install fasteners securing LH rear air spring module to body.

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3x nuts, 13mm, 40 Nm, Tighten down evenly, Fully secure fasteners and move trim back into place.
Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks.

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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.
Secure harness clip onto LH rear knuckle.

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1x clip.
Secure LH rear damper harness bracket.

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2x tabs, Clip bracket onto air spring module.
Secure subframe harness to LH rear active dampener.

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2x connectors, 1x grommet.
Connect LH EPB caliper harness connector.

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1x connector, Fully seat connector then engage locking tab.
If installed, remove and discard the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to the hub.
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A new bolt will not be installed.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
Install hub jack adapter onto LH rear hub.

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5x lug nuts, 21mm, Hand tight, Use modified hydraulic hub tool if correct adapter is not available.
Position and raise support stand to simulate LH rear suspension at ride height.
Measure the distance from the upper fore link to the bolt on the frame rail to make sure LH suspension is set to ride height.

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Distance should be 85mm +/- 5mm.
Torque bolt securing LH rear upper fore link to knuckle.

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1x bolt, 1x flag nut, 21mm, 150 Nm, Mark with paint pen.
Torque bolt securing LH rear upper aft link to knuckle.

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1x bolt, 21mm, 150 Nm, Mark with paint pen.
Torque bolt securing the LH shock to knuckle.

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1x nut, 21mm, 150 Nm, Mark with paint pen.
Remove support stand from underneath LH rear suspension.

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Lower stand until suspension is unladen before removal.
Remove hub jack adapter from LH rear hub.

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5x lug nuts, 21mm, Hand tight.
Remove plug and secure air line to LH rear air spring module.

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Remove white plug, Fully insert air line into fitting, It should sit between the two marks on the air line, Verify line is properly seated by performing push and pull test.
Install LH rear wheel.

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool.
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.
Torque LH rear wheel.

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5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 Nm.
Install LH rear wheel center cap.

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1x cap, Verify emblem is aligned with valve stem.
Install LH upper C-pillar trim.

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6x clips, 1x datum.
Install fasteners securing LH upper C-pillar trim to bracket.

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3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 2 Nm, Install new patch bolt.
Install LH mid C-pillar trim.

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9x clips, 5x tabs, 1x screw, T20, 2 Nm.
Install LH trunk sill side trim.

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4x clips, 1x datum.
Raise LH 3rd row seat back into the upright position.
Close liftgate.
Remove Schrader valve cap from air reservoir.

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1x cap.
Set up nitrogen tank kit to fill reservoir .

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Verify valves are set to the closed position on the tank, regulator and the air line.
Connect nitrogen tank hose to reservoir.

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Early production VINs have AC valves fittings and need an adapter for schrader fill type ports.
Open valve on nitrogen tank and set pressure using regulator.

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Slowly open valve and adjust regulator, Verify pressure is set to 18 Bar.
Open valve on nitrogen tank hose.
Verify pressure holds on the regulator valve gauge .

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18 Bar, If pressure does not hold, there may be a leak present.
Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3.

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Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle.
Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘TAS service mode’.
Select ‘ TAS Enter Normal Run ModePROC_TAS_X_ENTER-NORMAL-MODECommon/tasks/PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-NORMAL-MODEChassis ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete.

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Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete.
Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit.
Install IP service panel.

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2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP.
Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode" and set to "Standard".

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Using center display > Controls > Service > ''Jack Mode'', Using center display > Controls > Suspension > ''Standard''.
Close valve on nitrogen tank hose.
Remove the nitrogen tank hose from the reservoir.
Install cap onto reservoir valve.
Close valve on the nitrogen tank.
Close the pressure regulator valve on the nitrogen tank to release the line pressure in the lines.
Install frunk assembly.

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8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm.
Install frunk carpet.

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Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal.
Install frunk access panel.

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3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector.
Install front underhood apron.

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12x clips, 3x datums.
Install LH underhood apron.

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11x clips, 2 datums.
Install RH underhood apron.

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11x clips, 2x datums.
Install rear underhood apron.

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11x clips, 2x datums.
Close hood.
Remove vehicle from lift.

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