01/04/2024 14:01:42

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.

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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. Release IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
  4. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
  5. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘TAS service mode’
  6. Select ‘ TAS Enter Service Run ModePROC_TAS_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODECommon/tasks/PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEChassis ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close oncecomplete
  7. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘Deflate’
  8. Select ‘ PROC_TAS_X_DEFLATE-RESERVOIR ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close oncecomplete
  9. Open hood
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    Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
  10. Remove rear underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  11. Remove Schrader valve cap from air reservoir
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    1x cap
  12. Release residual air from air reservoir
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    Press down on the valve to deflate completely
  13. Install Schrader valve cap onto air reservoir
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    1x cap
  14. Remove cable tie securing air lines to RH shock tower
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    1x cable tie, Be careful not to puncture lines
  15. Mark fill valve retrofit location onto black air suspension line between compressor and auxiliary reservoir
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    Reach under cowl and verify line is RH line on auxiliary reservoir, Hold valve up to line and mark center point
  16. Cut black air suspension line between compressor and auxiliary reservoir
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    Warning: High pressure air line, Failure to deflate system could lead to personal injury, Be sure to wear proper PPE
  17. Remove plugs from fill valve
  18. Install fill valve onto black air suspension line between compressor and auxiliary reservoir
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    Fully push air line into fitting and give a slight pull to confirm line is fully engaged
  19. Secure fill valve and air lines to clip at RH shock tower
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    2x cable ties, Secure properly to prevent NVH
  20. Remove cap from fill valve
  21. 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
  22. Placeholder - Install nitrogen kit air line onto fill valve
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    Verify valve on air line is closed before installing
  23. Open valve on nitrogen tank and set pressure to 18 bar using regulator
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    Slowly open valve and adjust regulator, Verify pressure is set to 18 bar
  24. Placeholder - Gradually open valve on nitrogen kit fill hose
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    Allow time for pressure to stabilize equally between Nitrogen set pressure and vehicle reservoir
  25. Verify pressure holds on the regulator valve gauge
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    18 bar, If pressure does not hold then there may be a leak present
  26. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘TAS service mode’
  27. Select ‘ TAS Enter Normal Run ModePROC_TAS_X_ENTER-NORMAL-MODECommon/tasks/PROC_TAS_X_ENTER-NORMAL-MODEChassis ’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
  28. Set vehicle ride height to Very Low
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    Via center display > Controls > Suspension > Very Low, Perform during nitrogen fill to purge water out of air suspension system and fully charge reservoir
  29. Set vehicle ride height to Very High
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    Via center display > Controls > Suspension > Very High, Perform during nitrogen fill to purge water out of air suspension system and fully charge reservoir
  30. Set vehicle ride height to Medium
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    Via center display > Controls > Suspension > Medium, Perform during nitrogen fill to purge water out of air suspension system and fully charge reservoir
  31. Close valve on the nitrogen tank
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    Do not close regulator
  32. Verify pressure holds on the regulator valve gauge
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    18 bar, If pressure does not hold then there may be a leak present
  33. Placeholder - Close valve on nitrogen kit fill hose
  34. Placeholder - Remove nitrogen kit fill hose from valve
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    Lift up on lock and release line from valve
  35. Close the pressure regulator valve on the nitrogen tank to release the line pressure in the lines
  36. Install cap onto fill valve
  37. Install rear underhood apron
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  38. Close hood
  39. 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
  40. Install IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
  41. Raise LH front window
  42. Close LH front door