Tesla Model S: Brake Pads - Park Brake - Burnishing
Warning: Be sure to comply
with all local traffic safety laws and only perform such maneuvers in a
suitable location such as a nonresidential side street with little to no
traffic.
Caution: Do not perform this
procedure on a vehicle that has new rotors unless they have gone through
a burnishing procedure.
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On the touchscreen, select Controls >
Driving, then select the "Low" regenerative braking level.
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Drive the vehicle approximately 35 mph (55 kph) on a
straight road.
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Press and hold the Park button on the gear selector,
releasing at 10 mph (15 kph).
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Repeat this procedure 3 times, waiting at least 20
seconds between applications.
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Reset the regenerative braking level if it was
originally set to "Standard".
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Remove the road wheel for access
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has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
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Raise and support the vehicle
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Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the center of the ankle
catcher to the front ducting (torque 4 Nm).
Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the ankle catcher to the
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Disconnect actuator harness connector.
Remove screws (x3) securing recirculation actuator to HVAC
assembly (torque 1 Nm).
Remove recirculation actuator.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).