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Tesla Model S UP Sports Dynamic Air Suspension Lowering Kit

Tesla Model S (2021 - 2026+)
Tesla Model S UP Sports Dynamic Air Suspension Lowering Kit
INSTALLATION GUIDE

  • Parts List
  • Tool List
  • Release of liability and product warranty
  • 01 Step 1: Lift the Vehicle
  • 02 Step 2: Remove Factory Front Height Sensors
  • 03 Step 3: Disassemble Factory Front Height Sensors
  • 04 Step 4: Assemble UP Front Height Sensor
  • 05 Step 5: Install UP Front Height Sensor Assembly
  • 06 Step 6: Remove Factory Rear Height Sensors
  • 07 Step 7: Disassemble Factory Front Height Sensors
  • 08 Step 8: Assemble UP Rear Height Sensor
  • 09 Step 9: Install UP Rear Height Sensor Assembly
Parts List
  • Passenger front lowering bracket
  • Driver front lowering bracket
  • Passenger rear lowering bracket
  • Driver rear lowering bracket
Tool List
  • Vehicle lift
  • Torque Wrench
  • Exterior trim clip removal tool
  • Ratcheting wrench
  • 10mm socket
  • 10mm end wrench
  • Extension
  • T20 torx bit
  • Large set of pliers (for convenience)

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01 Step 1: Lift the Vehicle

Before lifting the vehicle into the air, be sure to place the vehicle into jack mode to prevent over inflating your factory air suspension system. Then, using a vehicle lift, lift the vehicle.

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Using a 21mm socket, remove all 4 wheels.

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02 Step 2: Remove Factory Front Height Sensors

Identify the front factory height sensor assembly in the front wheel well as shown below. Note: Identify the orientation of the OEM height sensor bracket and sensor arms as you well reinstall the Unplugged Performance lowering bracket and sensor arms in the same orientation.

FRONT DRIVER      FRONT PASS               REAR PASS            REAR DRIVER

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Using a 10mm end wrench, remove the retainer nut securing the front factory height sensor assembly to the front upper control arm.

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Once the nut has been removed, pull the threaded stud out and let it hang as shown below.

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Unplug the cable assembly from the front height sensor assembly.

 

Using a 10mm socket, remove the bolt securing the factory front height sensor assembly to bracket to the vehicle. Remove the factory front height sensor assembly from the vehicle.

03 Step 3: Disassemble Factory Front Height Sensors

Using a T20 torx bit, remove both screws securing the front factory height sensor to the factory height sensor bracket. These factory screws will be reused to fasten the factory front height sensor.

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Identify the corresponding UP lowering bracket. Each UP bracket is marked according to the install location.

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04 Step 4: Assemble UP Front Height Sensor

Using a T20 torx bit and the factory torx bolts, secure the front height sensor to the UP front height sensor bracket in the same orientation it was installed on the factory bracket. Torque to 4ft/lbs, or hand tight until both bolts are properly seated in the sensor.

05 Step 5: Install UP Front Height Sensor Assembly

Using a 10mm socket, secure the front UP height sensor bracket to the chassis. Torque to 12 ft/lbs.

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Reconnect the cable assembly to the front height sensor assembly.

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Using a 10mm end wrench, secure the height sensor assembly to the front upper control arm. Torque to 12ft/lbs.

Repeat steps 2-5 on the other side of the vehicle.

06 Step 6: Remove Factory Rear Height Sensors

Identify the rear factory height sensor assembly in the rear wheel well as shown below.

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Using a 10mm end wrench, remove the retainer bolt securing the rear factory height sensor assembly to the rear upper toe arm.

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Using a 10mm socket and extension, remove the retainer bolt securing the rear factory height sensor bracket to the chassis. Remove the rear height sensor assembly from the vehicle.

07 Step 7: Disassemble Factory Front Height Sensors

Using a T20 torx bit, remove both screws securing the rear factory height sensor to the factory height sensor bracket. These factory screws will be reused to fasten the factory front height sensor.

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Identify the corresponding UP lowering bracket. Each UP bracket is marked according to the install location.

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08 Step 8: Assemble UP Rear Height Sensor

Using a T20 torx bit and the factory torx bolts, secure the front height sensor to the UP front height sensor bracket in the same orientation it was installed on the factory bracket. Torque to 4ft/lbs, or hand tight until both bolts are properly seated in the sensor.

09 Step 9: Install UP Rear Height Sensor Assembly

Using a 10mm socket, secure the rear UP height sensor bracket to the chassis. Torque to 12 ft/lbs.

Using a 10mm end wrench, secure the rear UP height sensor bracket to the traction arm. Torque to 12 ft/lbs.

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Reconnect the cable assembly to the rear height sensor assembly.

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Repeat steps 6-8 on the other side of the vehicle.
Congratulations, your Sports Dynamic Air Suspension Lowering Kit is complete!

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