Fill Valve - Air Suspension (Retrofit)
Correction code 31103206 0.30 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.
- Open LH front door
- Lower LH front window
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Release IP service panel
Note2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
- Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
- Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘TAS service mode’
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Select ‘ PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODESearch for routine in ToolboxTAS Enter Service Run Mode ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
NoteSelect ‘X’ at top right of window to close oncecomplete
- Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘Deflate’
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Select ‘ PROC_TAS_X_DEFLATESearch for routine in ToolboxTAS Deflate ComponentChassis / Suspension - Deflate ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
NoteSelect ‘X’ at top right of window to close oncecomplete
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Open hood
NoteVia center display > Controls > Frunk Open
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note11x clips, 2x datums
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Remove Schrader valve cap from air reservoir
Note1x cap
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Release residual air from air reservoir
NotePress down on the valve to deflate completely
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Install Schrader valve cap onto air reservoir
Note1x cap
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Remove cable tie securing air lines to RH shock tower
Note1x cable tie, Be careful not to puncture lines
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Mark fill valve retrofit location onto black air suspension line between compressor and auxiliary reservoir
NoteReach under cowl and verify line is RH line on auxiliary reservoir, Hold valve up to line and mark center point
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Cut black air suspension line between compressor and auxiliary reservoir
NoteWarning: High pressure air line, Failure to deflate system could lead to personal injury, Be sure to wear proper PPE
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Remove plugs from fill valve
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Install fill valve onto black air suspension line between compressor and auxiliary reservoir
NoteFully push air line into fitting and give a slight pull to confirm line is fully engaged
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Secure fill valve and air lines to clip at RH shock tower
Note2x cable ties, Secure properly to prevent NVH
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Remove cap from fill valve
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Set up nitrogen tank kit to fill reservoir
NoteVerify valves are set to the closed position on the tank, regulator and the air line
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Placeholder - Install nitrogen kit air line onto fill valve
NoteVerify valve on air line is closed before installing
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Open valve on nitrogen tank and set pressure to 18 bar using regulator
NoteSlowly open valve and adjust regulator, Verify pressure is set to 18 bar
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Placeholder - Gradually open valve on nitrogen kit fill hose
NoteAllow time for pressure to stabilize equally between Nitrogen set pressure and vehicle reservoir
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Verify pressure holds on the regulator valve gauge
Note18 bar, If pressure does not hold then there may be a leak present
- Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘TAS service mode’
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Select ‘ PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-NORMAL-MODESearch for routine in ToolboxTAS Enter Normal Run Mode ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
NoteSelect ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
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Set vehicle ride height to Very Low
NoteVia center display > Controls > Suspension > Very Low, Perform during nitrogen fill to purge water out of air suspension system and fully charge reservoir
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Set vehicle ride height to Very High
NoteVia center display > Controls > Suspension > Very High, Perform during nitrogen fill to purge water out of air suspension system and fully charge reservoir
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Set vehicle ride height to Medium
NoteVia center display > Controls > Suspension > Medium, Perform during nitrogen fill to purge water out of air suspension system and fully charge reservoir
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Close valve on the nitrogen tank
NoteDo not close regulator
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Verify pressure holds on the regulator valve gauge
Note18 bar, If pressure does not hold then there may be a leak present
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Placeholder - Close valve on nitrogen kit fill hose
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Placeholder - Remove nitrogen kit fill hose from valve
NoteLift up on lock and release line from valve
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Close the pressure regulator valve on the nitrogen tank to release the line pressure in the lines
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Install cap onto fill valve
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Install rear underhood apron
Note11x clips, 2x datums
- Close hood
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Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
NoteIf RJ45 ethernet diagnostic connector present media converter box not required. Disconnect directly from laptop using an RJ45 Ethernet cable
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Install IP service panel
Note2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
- Raise LH front window
- Close LH front door