01/04/2024 14:04:20

Valve Block - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 31102202 1.56 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.
Special tool required: 1083876-00-A - Air suspension nitrogen filling kit

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  3. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  4. In Toolbox, click the Actions tab, and then search for TAS service mode.
  5. Click TAS Enter Service Run ModePROC_TAS_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODECommon/tasks/PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEChassis, and then click Run. Allow the routine to complete before continuing to the next step.
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    Click the X at the top right of window to close once complete.
  6. Click the Actions tab, and then search for Deflate.
  7. Click PROC_TAS_X_DEFLATE-ALL, and then click Run. Allow the routine to complete before continuing to the next step.
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    Click the X at the top right of window to close once complete.
  8. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  13. Remove the schrader valve cap from the superbeam.
  14. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  15. Remove the LH front and RH front wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  16. Remove the front fascia. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install).
  17. Raise the vehicle to a comfortable working height. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  18. Disconnect the air compressor electrical connectors (x2).
  19. Release the clip that attaches the intake valve to the body.
  20. Remove the fasteners (x3) that attach the air suspension compressor carrier bracket to the air suspension compressor bracket.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
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    Spring seats (x3)
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    The compressor will be free hanging after the springs are removed. Safely support the assembly with hangers or bungee cords.
  21. Disconnect the air suspension valve block electrical connector.
  22. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the front and rear air spring module lines to the air suspension valve block.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm 12 point combination wrench
  23. Remove the nut that attaches the reservoir line to the air suspension valve block.
    3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm 12 point combination wrench
  24. Remove the nut that attaches the compressor line to the air suspension valve block.
    3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm 12 point combination wrench
  25. Remove the nut that attaches the boost line to the air suspension valve block.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm 12 point combination wrench
  26. Remove the voss fittings from each air line.
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    Voss fittings (x7)
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    Slide the threaded section back. Use a flat blade screwdriver to snap off the old compression sleeve, and then slide the threaded section off of air line. Discard after removal.
  27. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the air suspension valve block to the air suspension compressor bracket, and then remove the valve block from the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
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    Bolts are located on the underside of the bracket.

Install

  1. Position the air suspension valve block into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the valve block to the air suspension compressor bracket.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
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    Bolts are located on the underside of the bracket.
  2. Remove the plastic plugs (x7) from the new air suspension valve block.
  3. Install the boost line into the air suspension valve block.
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    Press the hose into the fitting until the mark aligns with the top of the fitting.
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    Verify line is properly secured by performing a push-pull test.
  4. Install the compressor line into the air suspension valve block.
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    Press the hose into the fitting until the mark aligns with the top of the fitting.
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    Verify line is properly secured by performing a push-pull test.
  5. Install the reservoir line into the air suspension valve block.
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    Press the hose into the fitting until the mark aligns with the top of the fitting.
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    Verify line is properly secured by performing a push-pull test.
  6. Install the front and rear air spring module lines (x4) into the air suspension valve block.
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    Insert the appropriate air suspension line fully into each fitting as labeled on air suspension valve block.
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    Press each hose into the fitting until the mark aligns with the top of the fitting
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    Verify each line is properly secured by performing a push-pull test.
  7. Connect the air suspension valve block electrical connector.
  8. Install the air suspension compressor carrier bracket onto the air suspension compressor bracket.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
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    Spring seats (x3)
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    Remove the hangers or bungee cord from the air suspension compressor carrier bracket.
  9. Fasten the clip that attaches the intake valve to the body.
  10. Connect the air compressor electrical connectors.
  11. Install the front fascia. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install).
  12. Install the LH front and RH front wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  13. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  14. Set up the nitrogen tank kit (1083876-00-A) to fill the superbeam reservoir.
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    Verify the valves are set to the closed position on the tank, regulator, and the air line.
  15. Connect the nitrogen tank hose to the reservoir.
  16. Open the valve on the nitrogen tank and set the pressure to 18 Bar using the regulator.
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    Slowly open the valve and adjust the regulator.
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    Verify pressure is set to 18 Bar
  17. Open the valve on the nitrogen tank hose.
  18. Verify the pressure holds on the regulator valve gauge.
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    18 Bar
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    If the pressure does not hold, there may be a leak present.
  19. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3.
  20. Click the Actions tab, and then search for TAS service mode.
  21. Click TAS Enter Normal Run ModePROC_TAS_X_ENTER-NORMAL-MODECommon/tasks/PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-NORMAL-MODEChassis, and then click Run. Allow the routine to complete before continuing to the next step.
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    Click the X at the top right of window to close once complete.
  22. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  23. Remove the air suspension from "Jack Mode."
  24. Close the valve on the nitrogen tank hose.
  25. Remove the nitrogen tank hose from the reservoir.
  26. Install the cap onto the reservoir valve.
  27. Close the valve on the nitrogen tank.
  28. Close the pressure regulator valve on the nitrogen tank to release the line pressure in the lines.
  29. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  30. Install the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
  31. Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
  32. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  33. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  34. Calibrate the rear doors.
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    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
  35. Raise LH front window and close the LH front door.