Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Tesla Model SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Suspension -- Model S
- Alignment Requirement - Suspension
- Adjustment
- Front Suspension (including Hubs)
- Suspension - Front - Check Torque
- Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Hub - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Link - Stabilizer Bar - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Stabilizer Bar - Front (RWD) - Remove And Replace
- Stabilizer Bar - Front (Dual Motor) - Remove And Replace
- Stabilizer Bar - Front (Dual Motor) (3rd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (1st Generation) (RHD) (RWD) - Remove And Replace
- Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (2nd Generation) (RHD) (Dual Motor) - Remove And Replace
- Control Arm - Upper - Front - RH (1st Generation) (RWD) - Remove And Replace
- Link - Fore - Lower - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Link - Aft - Lower - LH - Remove And Replace
- Links - Aft - Lower - LH/RH - Remove and Replace
- Links - Fore - Lower - Front - LH/RH - Remove And Replace
- Links - Front Suspension - Lower - Fore And Aft - LH/RH - Remove and Replace
- Rear Suspension (including Hubs)
- Suspension - Rear - Check Torque
- Knuckle - Suspension - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Hub - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Control Arm Assembly - Rear - Lower - LH - Remove And Replace
- Link - Suspension - Rear - Upper - LH - Remove And Replace
- Toe Link Assembly - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Toe Link Assembly - Rear - Pair - Remove And Replace
- Stabilizer Bar - Rear - Remove And Replace
- Drop Link - Stabilizer Bar - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Integral Link - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Air Suspension System
- Adaptive Air Spring Module - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Harness - Adaptive Air Spring Module - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Air Spring Module - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Air Spring Module - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - One Air Spring
- Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - Full System
- Compressor - Air Suspension - Remove And Replace
- Sensor - Ambient Air Temperature - Compressor - Remove And Replace
- Valve Block - Air Suspension - Remove And Replace
- Reservoir - Air Suspension - Remove And Replace
- Line - Air Suspension (Repair)
- Sensor - Ride Height - Front - LH - Retrofit
- Sensor - Ride Height - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Sensor - Ride Height - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Air Line - Air Suspension - Valve Block To LH Front Air Spring - Remove And Replace
- Air Suspension - Primary Lines Assembly - Remove And Replace
- Air Line - Air Suspension - Reservoir To Compressor - Remove And Replace
- Air Line - Air Suspension - Compressor To Valve Block - Remove And Replace
- Air Line - Air Suspension - Valve Block Exhaust - Remove And Replace
- Module - Air Suspension - ECU - Remove And Install
- Module - Air Suspension - ECU - Remove And Replace
- Module - Air Suspension - ECU (Tesla) (LHD) - Remove and Replace
- Module - Air Suspension - ECU (RHD) - Remove And Install
- Module - Air Suspension - ECU (Continental) (RHD) - Remove and Replace
- Module - Air Suspension - ECU (Tesla) (RHD) - Remove and Replace
- Coil Spring Suspension System
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.