29/05/2024 18:08:27

Active Damper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 31105002 1.08 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.

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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.
  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH front window
  3. Raise and support vehicle
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    Prepare to raise vehicle, 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
  4. Release IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
  5. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
  6. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘TAS service mode’
  7. Select ‘ PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODESearch for routine in ToolboxTAS Enter Service Run Mode ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close oncecomplete
  8. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘Deflate Spring'
  9. Select ‘ PROC_TAS_X_DEFLATESearch for routine in ToolboxTAS Deflate ComponentChassis / Suspension - Deflate ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close oncecomplete.
  10. Open hood
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    Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
  11. Remove rear underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Remove front underhood apron
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    12x clips, 3 datums
  15. Remove frunk access panel
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
  16. Remove frunk carpet
  17. Remove frunk assembly
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  18. Remove LH front wheel center cap
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    1x cap
  19. Loosen LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  20. 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
  21. Remove LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  22. Release LH front upper control arm bracket and harness
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, Release with harness attached
  23. Release LH wheel speed sensor clips from RH front knuckle
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    2x clips
  24. Release LH damper harness connectors from LH front air spring module
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    2x connectors
  25. Release LH damper harness bracket from LH front air spring module
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    2x tabs
  26. Remove bolt securing LH front brake line to LH front air spring module
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
  27. Release LH ANC sensor and damper bracket from air spring module
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, Route around links and hang, Take note of how the harness is routed for installation
  28. Remove nut and bolt securing LH front air spring module to front lower aft link assembly
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 140 Nm
  29. Release the LH front upper control arm from the suspension assembly
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    1x patch nut, 15mm, 1x bolt, T50, 60 Nm, Discard nut after removal
  30. Lower vehicle for access to underhood area
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    Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
  31. Release remote brake fluid reservoir from LH FST cap
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x datum, Rotate reservoir with bracket out of LH FST cap
  32. Release LH FST cap from multi-system beam
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    3x bolts, 13mm, 22 Nm, 1x clip
  33. Release LH FST cap from shock tower and remove from vehicle
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 14 Nm
  34. Release air line fitting from LH air spring module
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    1x nut, 10mm, 2 Nm, Once air leak can be heard, stop turning until all air released
  35. 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
  36. Remove nuts securing the LH front air spring module and remove
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    3x nuts, 13mm, 39 Nm, Use one hand to hold the air spring module before completely removing the last nut, Use caution to not get caught on harnesses and connectors
  37. Position and install LH front air spring module
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    Recommend assistance, 3x nuts, 13mm, 39 Nm, Use caution to not get caught on harnesses and connectors
  38. Remove plug and install air line into LH air spring module
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    Press hose into fitting until mark aligns with top of fitting
  39. 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
  40. Secure LH front knuckle to upper control arm
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    1x bolt, T50, 1x patch nut, 15mm, 60 Nm, Install new nut
  41. Install bolt and nut securing LH front air spring module to front lower aft link
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 140 Nm, Fully torque to spec
  42. Route ANC sensor and damper bracket and secure to LH front air spring module
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, Harness routes above lower links and below tie rod/axle
  43. Secure LH front brake line to LH front air spring module
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
  44. Secure LH front damper harness bracket to LH front air spring module
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    2x tabs
  45. Connect LH damper harness to LH front air spring module
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    2x connectors
  46. Secure LH front wheel speed sensor to LH front knuckle assembly
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    2x clips
  47. Secure LH front upper control arm bracket with harness
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
  48. Temporarily install LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
  49. 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
  50. Remove Schrader valve cap from air reservoir
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    1x cap
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. Open valve on nitrogen tank and set pressure to 8 bar using regulator
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    Slowly open valve and adjust regulator, Verify pressure is set to 8 bar, If the pressure is not within this range, TAS assisted inflate routine will not operate
  54. Open valve on nitrogen tank hose
  55. Verify pressure holds on the regulator valve gauge
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    8 bar, If pressure does not hold, there may be a leak present, Use regulator valve to adjust amount of psi as needed
  56. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3
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    Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle. https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner, and select connect locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
  57. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘Inflate"
  58. Select 'PROC_TAS_X_ASSISTED-INFLATESearch for routine in ToolboxTAS Assisted Inflate ComponentChassis / Suspension - Inflate’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete, Verify the spring is inflated
  59. Close valve on the nitrogen tank
  60. Close valve on nitrogen tank hose
  61. Close the pressure regulator valve on the nitrogen tank to release the line pressure in the lines
  62. Remove the nitrogen tank hose from the reservoir
  63. Install cap onto reservoir valve
  64. 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
  65. Remove LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  66. Perform measurement and inspection between LH front air spring solenoid and brake line
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    Recommend usage of a digital caliper, Perform measurement between LH front air spring and the brake hose, The clearance must be greater than 15mm and less than 20mm, If measurement is out of spec then rework is required, Inspect brake line and air spring for signs of damage or rubbing, If component damage is present then create a toolbox session and escalate for assistance, Determine if replacement will be required
  67. Carefully rework and adjust LH damper tube position
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    Note the air springs must be pressurized in order to perform adjustment, Do not adjust if the spring is not pressurized or damage will occurCarefully adjust lower portion of the LH air spring, Grip the damper tube on both sides and rotate slowly, Adjust in direction required to achieve the correct specification, Do not pinch or damage any electrical connections, After adjustment, the LH air spring should be near centered on the lower aft link ball joint
  68. Verify measurement between LH front air spring solenoid and brake line
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    After adjusting strut position, verify measurement between LH front air spring and the brake hose again, The clearance must be greater than 15mm and less than 20mm
  69. Install LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
  70. 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
  71. Torque LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 Nm
  72. Install LH front wheel center cap
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    1x cap, Verify emblem is aligned with valve stem
  73. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘TAS service mode’
  74. Select ‘ PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-NORMAL-MODESearch for routine in ToolboxTAS Enter Normal Run Mode ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
  75. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
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    If RJ45 ethernet diagnostic connector present media converter box not required. Disconnect directly from laptop using an RJ45 Ethernet cable
  76. Install IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
  77. 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''
  78. Secure LH FST cap to shock tower
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 14 Nm
  79. Secure LH FST cap to multi-system beam
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    3x bolts, 13mm, 22 Nm, 1x clip
  80. Secure remote brake fluid reservoir to LH FST cap
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    2x bolts, 10mm 8 Nm, 1x datum, Rotate reservoir with bracket on to LH FST cap
  81. Install frunk assembly
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  82. Install frunk carpet
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    Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal
  83. Install frunk access panel
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
  84. Install front underhood apron
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    12x clips, 3x datums
  85. Install RH underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  86. Install LH underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  87. Install rear underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  88. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  89. Remove vehicle from lift
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    Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
  90. Raise LH front window
  91. Close LH front door
  92. 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.