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
- Remove the front LH wheel (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 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).
- 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 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.
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Top view, RWD (correct).png)
Bottom view, RWD (correct) -
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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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.
- Bleed the brake caliper (refer to procedure).
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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
Bleed Procedure - One Caliper (Remove and Replace)
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
Bleed Procedure - System (Remove and Replace)
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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Overtake Acceleration
When following a vehicle with Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control active, engaging the turn signal (to indicate a
move into the passing lane) accelerates Model S towards
the vehicle ahead. By momentarily holding the turn
signal, you can quickly accelerate up to your set speed
without having to press t
Fascia Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Position the vehicle in preparation for raising it, but keep the
vehicle at ground level at this time.
Peel back the bottom of the lift
