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 RH rear seat bolster (refer to procedure)
Use a pry tool to release the grommet that secures the RH 2nd
row backrest.
Pull up on the RH backrest, then pull it outwards to disconnect
it from the LH
Backup
Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle.
Select Panels > Gateway and Center Display > MCU
Cloner.
Click MCU Backup to backup the MCU files.
If the backup is successful, click MCU Disable to disable the
MCU. If the backup was not successful, co