Tesla Model S: Brake Hose - Flexible - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 (refer to procedure).
- Clean the areas that surround the connections at each end of the brake hose.
- 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.
- Note the orientation of the retaining clip that secures the brake hose to the fixed bracket. Remove the retaining clip and release the brake hose from the bracket.
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Remove and discard the bolt and sealing washers
(x2) that secure the brake hose to the caliper (torque 34 Nm).
Caution: If brake fluid is spilled on a painted surface, wash off immediately with clean water.
- 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.
InstallationInstallation 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 clip that secures the brake hose to the fixed bracket is oriented correctly. Bleed the brake caliper (refer to procedure).
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Warning: If the 12V
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Vacuum Brake Booster Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Caution: This procedure
describes how to remove and replace the vacuum brake booster
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Electrical Precautions
General
Avoid getting grease on electrical components and connectors. Grease
collects dirt, which can cause electrical tracking (short-circuits) or
high resistance.
Handle printed circuit boards at an electrostatic
discharge (ESD) work station only. Hold printed circuit boards by the
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Liftgate Glass (Replace)
Installation
Use the adhesive scraper to remove the excess urethane from the
body.
Temporarily reconnect the CHMSL to the harness in the center of
the liftgate and have an assistant depress the brake pedal. Ensure
that the CHMSL lights up properly. If any of the LEDs have be
