19/08/2024 04:38:19
Air Spring Module - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 31105102
- 2024-08-19: Added note to perform air dryer regeneration when replacing component because of a leak.
Note
When replacing an air spring module
for failure, inspect all air spring modules for leak, wear, or reduced performance,
and replace them as necessary.
Special tools required for this procedure:
Part Number | Description |
1079041-00-A | Flare nut crowfoot set |
Removal
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Remove the rear center apron
and inspect the vehicle for a Schrader fill valve on the RH shock tower. See
Underhood Apron - Center - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- If the vehicle does not have a Schrader fill valve, install it now. See Fill Valve - Air (Retrofit). Then continue to the next step.
- If the vehicle has a Schrader fill valve, continue to the next step.
- Raise the vehicle and depressurize the front RH air spring module. See Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - One Air Spring.
- Remove the front RH arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Use a stand to partially support the front RH suspension.
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Remove the bolt that secures the bottom of the air spring module to the lower control arm (torque 140 Nm).
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Remove the bolt that secures the upper control arm ball joint to the knuckle (torque 60 Nm).
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Remove the bolt that secures the brake line bracket to the air spring module (torque 7 Nm).
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Release the wheel speed sensor harness from the bracket on the control arm.
- Remove the stand and lower the vehicle to a working height.
- Remove the cowl screen. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
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Use a crowfoot extension to release the fitting for the air suspension line (yellow) from the top of the front RH shock tower (torque 2 Nm).
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For each released end of an air suspension line, use a flat blade screwdriver to snap off the old collet, and discard the collet and nut (VOSS fitting).
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Remove the nuts that secure the RH air spring module to the shock tower (torque 39 Nm).
- Carefully remove the air spring module from the vehicle.
Installation
CAUTION
Replace all nylon-insert
locknuts.
CAUTION
Replace all patchbolt(s).
Note
Clean the affected areas before
installation.
CAUTION
Only fully tighten suspension nuts
and bolts when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is in the ride
height position.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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Install and hand-tighten a new collet and nut (VOSS fitting).
NoteA plastic plug holds the fitting together before and during installation.
- Remove the plastic plug from the new fitting.
- Tighten the new fitting (torque 2 Nm).
- Insert the air suspension line fully into the fitting, and then lightly pull on the line to make sure that it is secure.
- Make sure that all air suspension lines are securely reconnected before continuing.
-
Refill the air suspension
system with Nitrogen. See
Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - Full System
.
Note
If the component was replaced because of a leak, perform the air dryer regeneration procedure to purge the accumulated moisture from the dryer. See Air Dryer - Tesla Air Suspension (Regenerate), and add correction code 31101008 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
- Pressurize the front RH air spring module. See Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - One Air Spring.
- Raise the vehicle on a 4-post lift and torque all suspension components while the vehicle is at ride height.
- 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.