Tesla Model X: Wheels - Axle Set (Remove and Install)
Warning: "Jack mode" must be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and could cause serious personal injury.
Removal
- Position the vehicle on a lift but do not lift it at this time.
- If equipped, remove the lug nut covers.
- On both sides of the vehicle, initially loosen the lug nuts
(x10) (torque 175 Nm).
Caution: Do not use an impact wrench to loosen tall lug nuts.
1 Short lug nut 2 Tall lug nut - Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure). Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle. Warning: To avoid personal injury, use appropriate equipment when performing this operation.
- On both sides of the vehicle, remove the lug nuts (x5) and then remove the wheel.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution: Tighten the lug nuts evenly using a diagonal sequence.
Caution: An impact wrench or electric wrench can be used only during the initial threading of the lug nuts. Use a torque wrench to fully tighten the lug nuts.
Caution: Use a 6 point socket to tighten tall lug nuts. Do not use a 12 point socket or a speciality socket on tall lug nuts.
- If the TPMS sensors are not reinstalled in the same locations (for example, when rotating the tires), perform the TPMS sensor ID learn procedure (refer to procedure).
- If wheels of a different diameter are installed, use Toolbox to change the vehicle configuration.