Air Suspension Specialist
How to Replace Tesla Model X Air Struts (Front) in 7 Steps
Have you ever wondered how your Tesla Model X seems to float over rough patches, attack corners, or even command the roads so seamlessly? It all starts with a functioning set of air struts to help your ride absorb virtually all rocky and uneven stretches of road—but once your air suspension begins to show wear and tear, you’ll need to make a replacement before your cruising experience becomes uncomfortable if not dangerous. Thankfully, you won’t need to visit your local garage, as replacing your air suspension struts only requires seven quick steps and an hour or two of your time—also, order your struts for your Tesla Model X online today at AEROSUS.
Step 1: Getting Prepared—Here’s What You’ll Need
The first step to any car repair involves making sure you’ve got all the parts you’ll need. For replacing your front strut in your Model X, we strongly suggest checking your tool kit for an AEROSUS air strut, a socket set, a wrench, a torque wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, a floor jack and jack stands, and safety gloves.
DIY Struts in 7 Steps: Repairs Made Easy
As with virtually any air suspension repair, the replacement can feel nearly effortless when you follow our step-by-step guide. However, don’t be afraid to contact your local garage or repair center for any questions or extra assistance.
1. Get Your SUV Prepared. Just like gas-powered vehicles, you’ll want to ensure your Model X is parked on a flat surface. Also, don’t forget to disconnect your battery’s negative terminal to help avert any electrical issues.
2. Give Your SUV a Lift. Using your floor jack, lift your vehicle. Don’t forget to secure your Model X with a jack stand to help avoid damage or injuries.
3. Removing Your Wheel. Time to pull out your socket wrench and remove your front wheel on the side of the faulty front strut (same as on a general gas-powered vehicle). This step will help you more easily access your dampers and air suspension system.
4. Find the Strut and Get Disconnected. You’ll want to start by locating your air strut (it will look like the AEROSUS model and should be in plain view). From here, disconnect your air lines. If needed, you can use a pair of pliers—but utilize caution, as it’s easy to accidentally damage these tubes.
5. Pull Out Your Strut. For this step, you’ll want to start by removing the bolts from the air strut—however, DO NOT discard these pieces, as you’ll need them for the installation of your new strut. Next, pull your damper out of position.
6. Install Your AEROSUS Strut. Now for the part we’ve all been waiting for—position your new damper in place and secure this air suspension part with the bolts you used earlier. Check the instructions and torque the bolts to the recommended specifications.
7. Perform the above steps in reverse. Now you essentially work backward—starting with reconnecting your airlines—and double-check no kinks or blockages formed in the process. Next, reinstall your wheel back onto the hub and hand-tighten each lug nut. From here, lower your SUV to the ground and use your torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts to the specifications listed in your Tesla Model X owner’s manual. Finish off by reconnecting your battery and powering on your vehicle to allow your air suspension to calibrate.
OEM-Grade Struts Await: Choose AEROSUS
You see how you can re-install your air suspension products in as few as seven steps—so, don’t delay and order your Tesla Model X air struts online today from AEROSUS. Our team also aims to offer you the ultimate shopping experience with peace of mind, which is why we’ll throw in a 10% discount when you order both struts as a pair—and that’s on top of the 30-days money-back guarantee, two-year warranty, and complimentary shipping through most of the United States.