29/05/2024 18:09:59
Air Suspension - Bundle - Front (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 31103802 1.98 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
- Open the LH front door.
- Lower the LH and RH front windows.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- In Toolbox, click the Actions tab, and then search for TAS service mode.
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Click PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link), and then click Run. Allow the routine to
complete before continuing to the next step.
NoteClick the X at the top right of window to close once complete.
- Click the Actions tab, and then search for Deflate.
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Click PROC_TAS_X_DEFLATEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Chassis ➜ Suspension ➜ Deflate, and
then click Run.
Allow the routine to complete before continuing to the next step.
NoteClick the X at the top right of window to close once complete.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- 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).
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the bolt that attaches the
front controller ground cable.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the
RH FST cap to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Remove the bolt that attaches the RH
FST cap to the shock tower, and then remove the cap from the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
NoteRelease the keyed ground strap from the RH FST cap after removal. -
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
remote brake fluid reservoir to the LH FST cap.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NoteDatum (x1).NoteRotate the brake fluid reservoir with the bracket out of the LH FST cap. -
Remove the bolts (x3) and clip that
attach the LH FST cap to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Remove the bolt that attaches the LH
FST cap to the shock tower, and then remove the cap from the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Remove the nut that attaches the air
line fitting to the LH air spring module.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm 12-point combination wrench
NoteOnce the air leak can be heard, stop turning until all air is released. -
Release the clip that attaches the
front bundle to the LH shock tower assembly.
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Release the clips (x3) that attach the
front bundle to the superbeam.
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Remove the nut that attaches the front
bundle to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm 12-point combination wrench
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Release the clip that attaches the
front bundle to the RH shock tower assembly.
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Remove the nut that attaches the air
line fitting to the RH air spring module.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm 12-point combination wrench
NoteOnce the air leak can be heard, stop turning until all air is released. -
Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the
front bundle to the auxiliary reservoir.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm 12-point combination wrench
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Release the clip that attaches the
front bundle to the body.
- Remove the LH front and RH front wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the front fascia. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install).
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Release the clip that attaches the
front bundle to the body.
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Remove the nuts (x3) that attach the
front bundle air lines to the air suspension valve block.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm 12-point combination wrench (torque 2 Nm)
- 12 mm 12-point combination wrench (torque 3.5 Nm)
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Remove the front bundle from the
vehicle.
Install
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Position the front bundle into the
vehicle.
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Install new VOSS fittings (x3) onto
air suspension valve block.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (torque 2 Nm)
- 12 mm 12-point deep socket (torque 3.5 Nm)
NoteRemove the white plugs when the air lines are ready to be installed. -
Install the front bundle to the air
suspension valve block.
NoteFully insert the air line into the fitting. It should sit between the two white marks on the air lines. Verify the air lines are properly seated by performing a push-pull test.
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Install the clip that attaches the
front bundle to the body.
Note1x clip
- Install the front fascia. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH front and RH front wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
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Install the clip that attaches the
front bundle to the body.
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Install new VOSS fittings (x2) onto
the auxiliary reservoir, and then secure the air lines.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm 12-point deep socket
NoteRemove the white plugs when the air lines are ready to be installed.NoteFully insert each air line into the fitting. It should sit between the two white marks on the air lines. Verify air lines are properly seated by performing push-pull test. -
Install a new VOSS fittings onto the
RH air spring module, and then secure the air line.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
NoteRemove the white plugs when the air lines are ready to be installed.NoteFully insert the air line into the fitting. It should sit between the two white marks on the air lines. Verify air lines are properly seated by performing push-pull test. -
Fasten the clip that attaches the
front bundle to the RH shock tower assembly.
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Install a new VOSS fitting onto the
front bundle air line to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm deep socket
NoteRemove the white plugs when the air lines are ready to be installed.NoteFully insert the air line into the fitting. It should sit between the two white marks on the air lines. Verify air lines are properly seated by performing push-pull test. -
Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the
front bundle to the superbeam.
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Fasten the clip that attaches the
front bundle to the LH shock tower assembly.
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Install a new VOSS air line fitting
onto the LH air spring module.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
NoteRemove the white plugs when the air lines are ready to be installed.NoteFully insert the air line into the fitting. It should sit between the two white marks on the air lines. Verify air lines are properly seated by performing push-pull test. -
Install the bolt that attaches the LH
FST cap to the shock tower.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Install the bolts (x3) and clip that
attach the LH FST cap to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the
remote brake fluid reservoir to the LH FST cap.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NoteDatum (x1).NoteRotate the brake fluid reservoir with the bracket onto the LH FST cap. -
Install the bolt that attaches the RH
FST cap to the shock tower.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
NoteInsert the keyed ground strap into the RH FST cap before removal. -
Install the bolts (x3) that attach the
RH FST cap to the superbeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Install the bolt that attaches the
front controller ground cable.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Install the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
- Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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Set up the nitrogen tank kit
(1083876-00-A) to fill the superbeam reservoir.
NoteVerify the valves are set to the closed position on the tank, regulator, and the air line.
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Connect the nitrogen tank hose to the
reservoir.
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Open the valve on the nitrogen tank
and set the pressure to 18 Bar using the regulator.
NoteSlowly open the valve and adjust the regulator.NoteVerify pressure is set to 18 Bar
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Open the valve on the nitrogen tank
hose.
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Verify the pressure holds on the
regulator valve gauge.
Note18 BarNoteIf the pressure does not hold, there may be a leak present.
- Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3.
- Click the Actions tab, and then search for TAS service mode.
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Click PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-NORMAL-MODEvia Toolbox: (link), and then click Run. Allow the routine to
complete before continuing to the next step.
NoteClick the X at the top right of window to close once complete.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
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Remove the air suspension from "Jack
Mode."
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Close the valve on the nitrogen tank
hose.
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Remove the nitrogen tank hose from the
reservoir.
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Install the cap onto the reservoir
valve.
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Close the valve on the nitrogen
tank.
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Close the pressure regulator valve on
the nitrogen tank to release the line pressure in the lines.
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
- Install the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
- 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).
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Calibrate the rear doors.
NoteIf the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
- Raise the LH and RH front windows.
- Close the LH front door.