Tesla Model S: Accelerator Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the driver's footwell cover:
- Left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles: Refer to
procedure.
- Right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles: Refer to
procedure.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the top of the accelerator
pedal assembly.
- Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the accelerator pedal assembly
to the mounting bracket (torque 9 Nm).
- Release the accelerator pedal assembly from the mounting
bracket.
- Remove the accelerator pedal assembly from the vehicle.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove the RH lower instrument panel (refer to procedure)
Remove the lower glove box panel by releasing the trim clips
(x6).
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x3) securing latch release module to glove box
assembly.
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Depress clip and remove clevis pin securing damper module to
glove box assembly.
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Removal
Remove IP carrier (refer to procedure)
Disconnect duct temperature sensor harness connector.
Remove screw securing duct to HVAC assembly and position duct
aside (torque 1 Nm).
Disconnect actuator harness
Model S is designed to determine the distance from a
detected object traveling in front of it. When a frontal
collision is considered unavoidable, Automatic
Emergency Braking is designed to apply the brakes to
reduce the vehicle's speed and therefore, the severity of
the impact. The amount of s