Air Line - Compressor to Valve Block - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 31104502 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.
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- 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).
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Remove the schrader valve cap from the
superbeam.
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- 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).
- Raise the vehicle to a comfortable working height. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
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Release the clip that secures the body
harness, and then move the harness aside to gain access to the air suspension valve
block.
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Remove the nut that attaches the
compressor line to the air suspension valve block.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm 12 point combination wrench
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Remove the nut that attaches the boost
line to the air suspension valve block.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm 12 point combination wrench
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Release the air line fittings from the
air compressor.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm 12 point combination wrench
- 12 mm 12 point combination wrench
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Remove the VOSS fittings (x2) from the
compressor air lines.
NoteSlide the threaded section back, remove the collet, and then slide threaded section off of the air lines. Discard after removal.
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Release the clip that attaches the air
suspension compressor to valve air line, and then remove the air line from the
vehicle.
Install
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Install 4 mm VOSS fitting onto the air
suspension valve block.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
NoteNut (x1)NoteRemove the plastic alignment pin from the VOSS fitting. -
Install 6 mm VOSS fitting onto the air
suspension valve block.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm 12-point deep socket
NoteNut (x1)NoteRemove the plastic alignment pin from the VOSS fitting. -
Install new VOSS fittings (x2) onto
the air compressor and secure the air lines.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- 12 mm 12-point 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 the air lines are properly seated by performing a push-pull test. -
Position the air suspension line
compressor to valve air line onto the vehicle, and then fasten the clip onto the air
compressor bracket.
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Install the boost line into the air
suspension valve block.
NotePress the hose into the fitting until the mark aligns with the top of the fitting.NoteVerify line is properly secured by performing a push-pull test.
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Install the compressor line into the
air suspension valve block.
NotePress the hose into the fitting until the mark aligns with the top of the fitting.NoteVerify line is properly secured by performing a push-pull test.
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Fasten the clip that secures the body
harness.
- 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).
- 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 LH front window and close the LH front door.