Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 31014002 0.90 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
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
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Raise the vehicle fully and lower lift
onto locks.
NoteSet the vehicle to a comfortable working height. Make sure there is an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise the vehicle may tilt to the side.
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Release the clip on the LH front wheel
arch liner.
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Remove and discard the nut that
attaches the LH front ride height sensor link to the LH front upper control arm.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the nut and bolt that attach
the LH front upper control arm to the suspension assembly, and then release the control
arm from the assembly.NoteDiscard the nut after removal.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- Torx T50 socket
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Remove the screw that attaches the LH
front wheel speed sensor bracket and harness to the LH front knuckle, and then release
the bracket and harness from the knuckle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- 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. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
- 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 cover. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the
wiper module to the vehicle, disconnect the wiper module electrical connector, and then
remove the wiper module from the vehicle.Tip: Rotate the module forward and upwards to access the connector.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
LH front upper control arm to the body, and then remove the control arm from the
vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
Install
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Position the LH front upper control
arm into the vehicle, and then hand tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the control arm
to the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
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Raise the vehicle fully and lower onto
locks
NoteSet vehicle to comfortable working height. Make sure there is an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side.NoteMake sure the vehicle is stable by rocking the vehicle on the lift immediately after the tires have left the ground.NoteAlways lower the lift arms onto the locks after raising the vehicle.
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Position the LH front upper control
arm to the suspension assembly, and then install the bolt and new nut that attach the
control arm to the assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- Torx T50 socket
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Install a new nut that attaches the LH front ride height sensor link to the LH front
upper control arm.NoteDo not bind or invert the orientation of the sensor link.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Position the LH front wheel speed sensor bracket and harness to the LH front knuckle,
and then install the screw that attaches the bracket and harness to the knuckle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
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Secure the clip on the LH front wheel arch liner.
- Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
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Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the
LH upper control arm to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
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Position the wiper module into the
vehicle, connect the wiper module electrical connector. and then install the bolts (x3)
that attach the wiper module to the vehicle.NoteRotate the module rearward and up into position.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Install the cowl screen panel . See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
- 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).
- Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.