Tesla Model X: Reservoir - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace)

Removal

1. Remove the wiper motor assembly (refer to procedure).
2. Release the push clips (x2) that secure the fuse box harness.

    

3. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the wiper mount bracket to the crossmember (torque 20 Nm).

    

4. Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the wiper mount bracket to the studs on the bulkhead (torque 20 Nm).

    

5. Remove the wiper mount bracket from the vehicle.
6. Move the air suspension reservoir away from the bulkhead:
   1. Release the clips (x2) that secure the LH front air suspension line.

       

   2. Release the clip that secures the air lines to the crossmember.

       

   3. Release the nuts (x4) that secure the air suspension reservoir (torque 6 Nm).
   4. Carefully maneuver the air suspension reservoir away from the bulkhead.

       

7. Use 2 wrenches to release the fitting from the reservoir: 1 to hold the fitting (12 mm) and 1 to hold the mounting (13 mm) (torque 5 Nm). Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.

    

8. Remove the air suspension reservoir from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Caution: Replace any broken clips.

1. Use Toolbox to fill the new air suspension reservoir.
2. Cycle the ride height and ensure that the air suspension system is working properly.