INTRODUCTION
General
To assist in the use of this manual, it is divided into numbered sections (shown on the previous page).
Each section starts with a contents page listing the service procedures covered within that section. Each section is numbered from page 1, and the page number is shown at the bottom of each page.
Each service procedure has a unique reference (FRT) number before the procedure title. References will be made from within a service procedure to other procedures that should be carried out as part of the main procedure.
The individual actions of the service procedures must be followed in the sequence in which they appear. Annotation numbers on the illustrations refer to the relevant numbered action after the illustration.
Actions within the service procedures will also include references to any special tools, relevant data, torque figures, specialist information and useful assembly details to allow you to successfully complete the procedure.
For reference purposes, an illustration number is shown in the bottom left hand corner of each illustration. and have these meanings:
References
References to the LH or RH side given in this manual are made when viewing the vehicle from the rear.
Operations covered in this manual do not include reference to testing the vehicle after repair. It is essential that work is inspected and tested after completion and if necessary a road test of the vehicle is carried out. This is of particular importance where safety related items are concerned.
Dimensions
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering specification. Service limits are included where applicable.
Specifications
Tesla Motors constantly strives to improve the specification, design and production of their vehicles and alterations take place accordingly. Whilst every effort has been made to make sure that the accuracy of this manual, it should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications of any particular vehicle.
Repairs and Replacements
Parts
When replacement parts are required it is essential that only Tesla recommended parts are used.
Attention is particularly drawn to these points concerning repairs and the fitting of replacement parts and accessories.
All Tesla recommended parts have the full backing of the vehicle warranty. Tesla Stores are obliged to supply only Tesla recommended parts.
Safety features and corrosion prevention treatments embodied in the vehicle may be impaired if other than Tesla recommended parts are fitted.
Torque wrench setting figures given in this manual must be used.
Locking devices, where specified, must be fitted. If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal it must be replaced.
The terms of the vehicle warranty may be invalidated by the fitting of parts other than Tesla recommended parts.
Abbreviations and Symbols
Abbreviation | Term |
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A/C | Air Conditioning |
ABS | Anti-Lock Brake System |
ac | Alternating current |
ACC | Accessory |
Airbag SRS | Airbag and Supplementary Restraint System |
Amp (A) | Ampere |
APS | Auxiliary Power Supply |
AUX | Auxiliary |
C | Celsius |
CAN | Controller Area Network |
CD | Compact Disc |
cm | Centimeter |
cm | Cubic Centimeter/Centimeter Cubed |
dc | Direct Current |
deg. | Degree (angle or temperature) |
DFC | Dual Fan Controller |
dia. | Diameter |
DVD | Digital Versatile Disc |
EN | European Norm |
EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
EV | Electric Vehicle |
F | Fahrenheit |
GPS | Global Positioning System |
Hg | Mercury |
HVAC | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
ICE | In-Car Entertainment |
k | Kilo |
kPa | KiloPascal |
kWh | Kilowatt Hour |
LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
LED | Light Emitting Diode |
LH | Left-Hand |
LHD | Left-Hand Drive |
Li-ion | Lithium-ion |
μ | Micro |
MIL | Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
ml | Milliliter |
mm | Millimeter |
mph | Miles per Hour |
MWh | Megawatt Hour |
MY | Model Year |
NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
No. | Number |
NTC | Negative Temperature Coefficient |
NVH | Noise Vibration Harshness |
OBDII | On Board Diagnostics (2nd edition) |
OBM | On Board Monitoring |
PCB | Printed Circuit Board |
PEM | Power Electronics Module |
PG | Propylene Glycol |
PTC | Positive Temperature Coefficient |
PTFE | Polytetrafluorethylene |
PVC | Polyvinyl chloride |
PWM | Pulse Width Modulated |
ref | Reference |
RF | Radio Frequency |
RGB | Red / Green / Blue |
RH | Right-Hand |
RKE | Remote Keyless Entry |
SAE | Society of Automotive Engineers |
SOC | State Of Charge |
SRS | Supplementary Restraint System |
TC | Traction Control |
TCM | Transmission Control Module |
TIN | Tire Identification Number |
TP | Throttle Position |
TPMS | Tire Pressure Monitoring System |
TXV | Thermostatic Expansion Valve |
V | Volt |
VIN | Vehicle Identification Number |
VMS | Vehicle Management System |
W | Watt |