Tesla Model S: Shield - Dust - Brake - 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
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Remove the rear hub (refer
to procedure).
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Remove the screws (x3) that secure the rear
brake dust shield to the knuckle (torque 8 Nm).
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Remove the rear brake dust shield.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the
affected areas before installation.
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Procedure
Remove the front hub assembly
(refer to procedure).
Install the dust shield using the 2 existing
holes in the knuckle (torque 8 Nm).
Note: This procedure
applies to vehicles with the vacuum brake booster only. If the
vehicle has the electromechanical brake booster assembly, the
master cylinder and reservoir assembly
Note: This procedure
applies to vehicles with the vacuum brake booster only. If the
vehicle has the electromechanical brake booster assembly, the
master cylinder is part of the brake bo
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Remove the front wheels (refer to procedure).
Check the tightening torque of the following fasteners on both sides of the
vehicle:
Tie rod end to the knuckle (torque 103 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while looseni
To increase security, you can prevent Model S from
being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification
Number) is entered. To enable this setting, touch
Controls > Safety > PIN to Drive and follow the on-
screen prompts to create a driving PIN.
When enabled, in addition to entering t