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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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
Skidplate - Front (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove front aero shield
(refer to procedure).
If equipped, remove the bash plate stamping
(refer to procedure).
