Tire - Front - LH - Remove And Replace

Last modified: 17/06/2022 13:43:49

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NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

WARNING: This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

WARNING: Always read and understand the tire equipment operator's manual and on-screen instructions before operating the wheel balancer or tire changer

WARNING: Always make sure to properly secure the wheel and exercise caution around all moving parts and pinch points, including the indent rollers. Additionally, secure all loose items such as hair, jewelry, and clothing, so that they will not catch on moving parts.

WARNING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including cut-resistant gloves and safety glasses when performing this procedure.

WARNING: The machine must be operated by no more than one person at a time. Other persons must maintain a safe distance of at least three feet from equipment while in use.

WARNING: Never use equipment that is defective or not working as expected based on the equipment operator's manual.

CAUTION: It may take up to 24 hours before the tire lubricant has dried completely. Do not perform any fast accelerations during this period to avoid tire slip on the rim.

Remove the LH front wheel. See WHEEL - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
Remove valve stem cap

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NOTE: 1x cap
Remove valve stem core
NOTE: Exercise caution as tire rapidly deflates, wear appropriate PPE

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Place wheel on tire machine and secure
NOTE: 1x wheel clamp

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Rotate tire and wheel so that upper roller is 100mm in front of the valve

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Break tire beads
NOTE: Use lubrication around tire and wheel

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Remove tire from wheel
NOTE: Make sure to position the TPMS sensor ahead of the tire machine arm

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Thoroughly lubricate both beads and mount new tire
NOTE: Make sure to position the TPMS sensor opposite the tire machine arm. If the tire has "outside", "side facing outwards", or a direction of rotation arrow on the sidewall, ensure that the tire is oriented properly

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Inflate the tire to seat the bead
NOTE: Do not exceed the pressure indicated on the tire sidewall, Wear PPE

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Install valve core stem and then remove wheel from mounting machine

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Mount tire and wheel assembly on balancer
NOTE: 1x tire machine wing nut

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Remove wheel weights

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Place Wheel/Tire on Balance Machine and secure lock nut

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Verify tire pressure is set
NOTE: Set to specification if necessary, Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information" label located on the driver side B-pillar

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Input wheel dimensions into balancer machine

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Spin wheel to check balance

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Install weights in positions indicated by machine

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Perform check spin

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Remove tire and wheel assembly from tire balancer
NOTE: 1x tire balancer wing nut

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Install the LH front wheel. See WHEEL - REMOVE AND INSTALL .