Tesla Model S: Brake Pedal (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the brake light switch (refer to procedure).
Caution: The brake light switch is a one time use
component. Ensure that a new switch is used during
reinstallation.
- Remove the spring clip from the clevis pin.
- Depress the brake pedal for clearance and remove the clevis pin.
- Remove the nuts (x4) that secure the pedal to the brake booster
assembly (torque 23 Nm).
- Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the brake pedal assembly to
the brake pedal reinforcement panel (torque 13 Nm). Remove the brake
pedal from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
Verify the correct operation of the brake lights.
READ NEXT:
Removal
Remove the driver's footwell cover:
Left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles: Refer to
procedure.
Right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles: Refer to
procedure.
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.
SEE MORE:
Europe (ECE)
Position the vehicle for adjusting the headlights:
The vehicle is in a darkened area.
The vehicle is on a level surface.
The vehicle is perpendicular to a wall that has a white
matte surface. The wall must be at least 1.8m (6 ft) high
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure), see section "Recover
Refrigerant and Verify Charge").
Remove the underhood storage unit(refer to procedure).
Release the bolt that secures the HVAC compressor discharge line (torque
10 Nm).