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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.
2018 Tesla Model S 100DFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electrical System -- Model S
- 12V Battery And Fuses
- Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure
- Disconnect 12V Power
- 12V Positive Jump Post - Remove And Replace
- Battery - Auxiliary - 12V - Remove And Replace
- Fusebox - Battery (LHD) - Remove And Replace
- Fusebox - Battery (RHD) - Remove And Replace
- Fuse Box - Cabin - Front - Remove And Replace
- Fusebox - Underhood - 2nd Generation - Remove And Replace
- 12V Battery Bracket Beam - Remove And Replace
- Bracket - 12V Battery (Dual Motor) - Remove And Replace
- E-Fuse Module (1st Generation) - Remove And Replace
- E-Fuse Module (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Inline Fuse - E-Fuse to Front Trunk Body Controller (175A) - Remove And Replace
- Inline Fuse - E-Fuse to Cabin Body Controller (125A) - Remove And Replace
- Harnesses
- Harness - Body - LH - Remove And Replace
- Harness - Body - RH - Remove and Replace
- Harness - Front End Module (2nd Generation) - Remove and Replace
- Harness - Front Drive Unit - Remove And Replace
- Harness - Instrument Panel - Remove And Replace
- Harness - Liftgate - Remove And Replace
- Harness - Lower Dash - Remove And Replace
- Harnesses - Main Lower Dash and Front Trunk (RHD) (Dual Motor) - Remove And Replace
- Harnesses - Main Lower Dash and Front Trunk (RHD) (RWD) - Remove And Replace
- Harness - Media Control Unit - Retrofit
- Harness - Trunk - Front - Remove and Replace
- Electronic Control Modules
- Gaskets - Antistatic - Autopilot ECU - Install
- Module - Autopilot - ECU - 2nd Generation - Remove And Replace
- Module - Body Controller - BCM - Remove And Replace
- Module - Body Controller - BCM (1st Generation) (RHD) - Remove And Replace
- Module - Body Controller - BCM (2nd generation) (RHD) - Remove And Replace
- Module - HomeLink Transmitter - Remove And Replace
- Module - Intrusion Sensor - Remove And Replace
- Module - Sunroof Controller - Remove And Replace
- Module - Sunroof Controller (RHD) - Remove And Replace
- Radar Sensor
- Front Cameras
- Rear Camera
- B-Pillar Cameras
- Parking Sensors
- Retainer - Sensor - Parking Distance - Remove And Replace
- Sensor - Parking Distance - Inner - Front - Remove And Replace
- Sensor - Parking Distance - Outer - Front - Remove And Replace
- Sensor - Parking Distance - Inner - Rear - Remove And Replace
- Sensor - Parking Distance - Outer - Rear - Remove And Replace
- Module - Park Assist - Remove And Replace
- Interior Switches and Aux Power Socket
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lights
- Ballast - HID - LH (SAE) - Remove And Replace
- Headlights - Adjust, North America (SAE)
- Headlights - Adjust, Europe (ECE)
- Headlight Assembly - LH - Remove And Replace
- Light - Brake - High Mounted - Remove And Replace
- Light - License Plate - Remove And Replace
- Light - Fog/Reverse - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Light - Reflex - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Lamp - Side Repeater - Front - LH
- Lamp and Camera Assembly - Side Repeater - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Lights - Fog - Front - Adjust
- Light - Fog - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Switch - Hazard Warning - Remove And Replace
- Taillight Assembly - LH - Remove And Replace
- HID Bulb -- Headlight - LH - Remove And Replace
- Halogen Bulb - Headlight - LH - Remove And Replace
- Coax Cable - Side Repeater - Front - LH - Replace
- Coax Cable - Side Repeater - Front - RH - Replace
- Keyless Entry And Security
- Casing - Key Fob - Remove And Replace
- Key Fob - Program
- LF Antenna - Bumper Carrier - Remove And Replace
- LF Antenna - RH - A Post - Remove And Replace
- LF Antenna - Dash - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- LF Antenna - Center - Heelboard - Remove And Replace
- LF Antenna - Center - Rear - Remove And Replace
- Siren - Battery Backed - Remove And Replace
- Receiver - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - Immobilizer - Remove And Replace
- Wipers And Washers
- Nozzle - Windshield Washer - Adjust
- Nozzle - Windshield Washer Jet - Remove And Replace
- Pump - Windshield Washer Reservoir - Remove And Replace
- Reservoir - Windshield Washer - Remove And Replace
- Sensor - Level - Windshield Washer Reservoir - Remove And Replace
- Wiper Arm - LH - Remove And Replace
- Wiper Blade - LH - Remove And Replace
- Wiper Blades - Adjust
- Wiper Blades - Pair - Remove And Replace
- Wiper Motor Assembly - Remove And Replace
- Horn
- Pedestrian Warning Speaker
- Accelerator Pedal
- Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect
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.
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