Tesla Model S: Brake Lines - Booster to ABS (Dual Motor) (RHD) (Remove and Replace)
Removal
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Recover the A/C refrigerant from the vehicle
(refer to procedure).
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Remove the 12V battery bracket beam
(refer to procedure).
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Release the fasteners (x2) that secure the fuse
box to the front crossmember (torque 6 Nm).
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Release the clip that secures the wheel speed
sensor harness, then remove the nut that secures the high pressure
A/C pipe to the body.
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Release the bolts (x4) that secure the coolant
reservoir to the front crossmember (torque 6 Nm). Do not remove the
reservoir at this time.
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Carefully lift up the coolant reservoir and
disconnect the coolant level sensor harness.
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Release all clips that secure the coolant hose
to the bottom of the front crossmember.
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Release the clip that secures the RH body
harness to the bottom of the front crossmember.
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Release the nut that secures the front drive
unit ground stap to the body (torque 6 Nm), then release the clip
that secures the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) harness to the
body.
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Release the clip that secures the 4-way valve
hose to the body.
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Disconnect the harness from coolant pump 1,
then slide the pump outboard to remove it from the subframe. Move
the pump out of the way to gain acccess to the brake lines.
Note: The
coolant hoses do not need to be disconnected from
the pump.
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Remove the bolt that secures the A/C pipe
bracket to the cross-brace (torque 6 Nm).
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Remove the bolts (x2) that secrure the TXV to
evaporator (torque 6 Nm).
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Remove the nut that secures the high pressure
A/C pipe to the compressor (torque 10 Nm). Release the pipe and
remove the seal. Plug the hole.
Caution: The hole
must be plugged to prevent contamination.
Caution: Remove and
discard O-rings.
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Remove the brake fluid from the reservoir.
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Release the clips (x3) that secure the brake
lines to the LH frame rail.
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Release the clips (x2) that secure the brake
lines to the front crossmember.
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Place suitable absorbent material underneath
the ABS module and brake lines.
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Release the front brake lines from the ABS
module (torque 23 Nm).
Caution: If
brake fluid is spilled on a painted surface, wash
off immediately with clean water.
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Plug the brake line connections to prevent
contamination.
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Place suitable absorbent material underneath
the booster and brake lines.
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Release the front brake lines from the booster
(torque 18 Nm).
Caution: If
brake fluid is spilled on a painted surface, wash
off immediately with clean water.
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Plug the brake line connections to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.
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Remove the brake line bundle from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse
of removal, except for the following:
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Recharge the A/C refrigerant system
(refer to procedure).
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Perform the brake bleed procedure
(refer to procedure).
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Caution: This method
requires replacing the caliper. To release a stuck caliper without
damaging it, refer to either:
Park Brake Caliper - Release - Harness Tool - Through Calipe
Special Tools Required:
1030924-00-A EPB RELEASE TOOL, HARNESS
1030925-00-A ASY, RELEASE TOOL, EPB CONTROLLER REWORK
Perform this procedure on both sides of the vehic
Special Tools Required:
1030924-00-A EPB RELEASE TOOL, HARNESS
1030925-00-A ASY, RELEASE TOOL, EPB CONTROLLER REWORK
Chock the front wheels.
Remove the RH rea
SEE MORE:
In addition to Automatic Emergency Braking, your
vehicle may apply the brakes to prevent or mitigate a
subsequent impact after an initial collision if airbag
deployment is detected. The brakes may be applied
regardless of driving speed.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is
Removal
Remove door trim (refer to procedure)
Release clips (x2) securing flap seal end to door.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid clarity.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Carefully release remai