Tesla Model S: Brake Hose - Flexible - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
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Remove the front LH wheel
(refer to procedure).
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Clean the areas that surround the connections
at each end of the brake hose.
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Loosen the nut that secures the brake pipe to
to the brake hose, then disconnect the brake pipe from the hose
(torque 14 Nm).
Caution: To prevent
damage always use a suitable wrench to hold the backing nut
when loosening pipes and unions.
Caution: Plug pipe
connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
Note: Place
suitable absorbent material around the affected area to
absorb any possible fluid spillage.
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Note the orientation of both retaining clips
that secure the brake hose. Remove both retaining clips and release
the brake hose.
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Remove and discard the bolt and sealing washers
(x2) that secure the brake hose to the caliper (torque 34 Nm).
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Note the orientation of the brake hose. Remove
the brake hose from the vehicle.
Caution: Plug pipe
connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal,
except for the following:
Note: Clean the
affected areas before installation.
Warning: Replace both
sealing washers.
Caution: Ensure that the
brake hose is oriented correctly with no excessive twist or
bends.
Caution: Ensure that the
retaining clips that secure the brake hose are oriented
correctly.
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Ensure that the clip that secures the brake
hose to the suspension module retaining bracket is installed
correctly.
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Rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles:
The hose and the clip are installed from the same direction.
Note: Ensure that the clip is
fully seated, with the "fingers" both remaining on the
bottom side of the retaining bracket.
Top view, RWD (correct)
Bottom view, RWD (correct)
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Dual motor (DM) vehicles: The clip
is installed from the rear.
Note: Ensure that
the clip is fully seated, with the "fingers" both remaining
on the bottom side of the retaining bracket.
Top view, DM (incorrect)
Top view, DM (correct)
Bottom view, DM (correct)
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Bleed the brake caliper
(refer to procedure).
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Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the rear wheel arch liner
Warning:
If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do not attempt to open
any doors with door glass in closed position. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in door glass shat
Warning: If the 12V
power supply is disconnected, do not attempt to open any doors
with door glass in closed position. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in door glass shat
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The following collision avoidance features are designed
to increase the safety of you and your passengers:
Forward Collision Warning - provides visual and
audible warnings in situations when Model S detects
that there is a high risk of a frontal collision.
Automatic Emergency Braking - autom
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
Disconnect 12V power.
Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
Remove the underho