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Tesla Model X: Wheels - Vehicle - Set (Remove and Install)

Tesla Model X 2015-2024 Service Manual / Wheels and Tires / Wheels - Vehicle - 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

  1. Position the vehicle on a lift but do not lift it at this time.
  2. If equipped, remove the lug nut covers.
  3. Initially loosen all lug nuts (x20) (torque 175 Nm).

    Caution: Do not use an impact wrench to loosen tall lug nuts.

    Wheels - Vehicle - Set (Remove and Install)

    1 Short lug nut
    2 Tall lug nut
  4. 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.
  5. For each wheel, 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.
  1. 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).
  2. If wheels of a different diameter are installed, use Toolbox to change the vehicle configuration.