23/05/2024 07:06:03

Assembly - Brake Lines - Front (Remove and Install)

Correction code 3303010061 FRT 4.92 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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Table 1. Torque Specifications: Assembly - Brake Lines - Front (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that secure the supermanifold to A/C line assembly to the HVAC assembly
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 6 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolts on the both sides of the shock tower brace
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse
Nuts that attach the brake lines to the hydraulic control unit
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
 Reuse
Bolts that secure the front harness ground terminal
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse/Replace
Nut that attaches the LH front brake line to the LH front brake hose
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
 Reuse
Nuts that attach the bottom side and the top side sill brake line tubes to the front brake pipe junction block
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
 Reuse
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CAUTION
Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty of water standing by to wash spilled brake fluid off painted surfaces.
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Note
Dispose of used brake fluid in a manner consistent with local environmental codes.

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See GUID-0ECF2493-88F6-48E9-ADBB-9AE1D52E217C.html.
  2. Open all doors and lower all windows.
  3. Move both front seats forward.
  4. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
  5. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Thermal > Refrigerant System > Start Thermal Fill Drain (Coolant + Refrigerant) > Run, and allow it to complete.
  6. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  7. Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) (Maintenance).
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    Note
    Recover the refrigerant while continuing this procedure.
  8. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  9. Perform Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
  10. Remove the LV auxiliary battery. See LV Battery (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the compressor bracket. See Bracket Assembly - A/C Compressor (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    Terminate after disconnecting the HVIL connector.
  12. Move the studs (x2) and lift the cowl as needed to remove the fresh air intake assembly from the vehicle.
  13. Position a fluid catcher underneath the front of the vehicle, and then remove the coolant bottle cap.
  14. Disconnect the powertrain bypass hose, the radiator outlet hose, and the radiator inlet hose from the supermanifold, and plug the ends of all fittings as needed.
  15. Disconnect the sensor connectors (x2) on the chiller to battery hose and the powertrain supply hose.
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    Note
    Do not push down on the red tab. Pull the red tab to disengage the lock, and then pull it again to release the connector.
  16. Disconnect the chiller to battery hose, the powertrain supply hose, and the HV battery return hose from the supermanifold, and plug the ends of all fittings as soon as possible to avoid coolant loss.
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    Note
    Coolant loss greater than 1L requires vacuum fill.
  17. Depress the locking tab and rotate to release the connector that attaches the thermal sub-harness to the front controller.
  18. Remove the clip that attaches the thermal sub-assembly harness to the front harness guide cover.
  19. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the supermanifold to A/C line assembly to the HVAC assembly.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 6 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  20. Remove the bolts (x6) on the both sides of the shock tower brace.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm deep socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  21. With an assistance, remove the thermal beam assembly.
  22. Remove the front subframe. See Subframe Assembly -Front (Remove and Replace).
  23. Release the clips (x5) that attach the chiller to the battery hose, and then remove the battery hose from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Gently maneuver the hose as needed to clear the surrounding objects.
  24. Lower the vehicle to a comfortable working height and set the lift onto locks.
  25. Position a fluid catcher under the vehicle.
  26. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the brake lines to the hydraulic control unit.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  27. Release the LH and the RH front brake line bundles from the bundle clips around the front rail area.
  28. Disengage the locking tab and pull up on the connector to disconnect the hydraulic control unit connector.
  29. Release the clip that secures the washer hose, and then remove the washer hose from the LH frame rail area.
  30. Release the front harness clips (x6) around the LH front frame rail area.
  31. Remove the bolts that secure the front harness ground terminal, and then remove the brake lines from the master cylinder control unit.
    • If the bolts are self tapping tri-lobular bolts (1128269-00-A), discard them.
    • If the bolts are normal bolts (1447438-00-A), put them aside for reuse.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 2 in extension
  32. Raise the vehicle to a comfortable working height, and lower the lift onto locks.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION

    Make sure there is an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise the vehicle may tilt to one side.

    Make sure that the doors are clear of surrounding objects.

  33. Position the oil drain under the LH front brake hose area.
  34. Remove the nut that attaches the LH front brake line to the LH front brake hose.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  35. Release the LH front brake line clip.
  36. Remove the nuts that attach the bottom side and the top side sill brake lines to the front brake pipe junction block.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  37. Release the black clip, and then release the brake lines from the LH front junction block.
  38. Perform step 33 to 35 for the RH side.
  39. Remove the oil drain from underneath the vehicle.
  40. Raise the vehicle fully, and lower the lift onto locks.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION

    Make sure there is an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise the vehicle may tilt to one side.

    Make sure that the doors are clear of surrounding objects.

  41. Release the clip that attaches the front brake line bundle to the LH body rail area.
  42. Release the clips (x4) that attach the RH front brake line to the vehicle, and then remove the front bundle brake line from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Remove the RH front brake line from the new front brake line bundle.
  2. Route the RH front brake line through the front subframe area out toward the RH front wheel liner area, then route it to the LH frame rail area, and then secure the clips (x5).
  3. Route the front brake line bundle through the LH front wheel liner and then the front subframe area, then route it to LH frame rail area, and the secure the clip to the LH body rail area.
  4. Install the nut that attaches the RH front brake line to the RH front brake hose.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  5. Secure the RH front brake line clips (x2).
  6. Install the nut that attaches the LH front brake line to the LH front brake hose.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  7. Install the brake lines (x2) to the LH front junction block, and secure the black clip.
  8. Install the nuts that attach the bottom side and the top side sill brake line tubes to the front brake pipe junction block.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  9. Lower the vehicle to a comfortable working height and set the lift onto locks.
  10. Install the RH and the LH front brake line bundles to the bundle clips around the front rail area.
  11. Install the nuts (x4) that attach the brake lines to the hydraulic control unit.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  12. Gently push the connector downward, and engage the locking tab to connect the hydraulic control unit connector.
  13. Secure the front harness clips (x6) around the LH front frame rail area.
  14. Secure the clip that attaches the washer hose to the LH front frame rail area.
  15. Install the bolts that secure the front harness ground terminal.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 2 in extension
  16. Raise the vehicle fully, and lower the lift onto locks.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION

    Make sure there is an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise the vehicle may tilt to one side.

    Make sure that the doors are clear of surrounding objects.

  17. Place the hose that attach the chiller to the battery properly, and then install the clips (x5) to secure the hose.
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    Note
    Gently maneuver the hose as needed to clear the surrounding objects.
  18. Install the front subframe. See Subframe Assembly -Front (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    Terminate after installing the intermediate shaft to the steering gear, and then go back to current procedure to perform the next step.
  19. With an assistance, place the thermal beam assembly into the vehicle properly.
  20. Install the bolts (x6) on the both sides of the shock tower brace.
    55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
    62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm deep socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  21. Install the bolts (x2) that secure the supermanifold to A/C line assembly to the HVAC assembly.
    22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 6 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  22. Remove the plugs on the ends of fittings, and then connect the radiator inlet hose, the radiator outlet hose and the powertrain bypass hose from the supermanifold.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hoses are fully secured.
  23. Install the clip that attaches the thermal sub-assembly harness to the front harness guide cover.
  24. Connect the connector that attaches the thermal sub-harness to the front controller, and rotate fully to secure the locking tab.
  25. Remove the plugs on the ends of fittings, and then connect the HV battery return hose, the powertrain supply hose, and the chiller to battery hose to the supermanifold.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hoses are fully secured.
  26. Engage the locking tabs to connect the sensor connectors on the chiller to battery hose and the powertrain supply hose.
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    Note
    The harnesses and the coolant hoses are color coded. Match the harness color to the coolant hose color.
  27. Move the studs (x2) and lift the cowl as needed to install the fresh air intake assembly.
  28. Install the compressor bracket. See Bracket Assembly - A/C Compressor (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    Do not install the underhood storage unit at this time.
  29. Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) (Maintenance).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Recover the refrigerant while continuing this procedure.
  30. Perform a cooling system vacuum refill. See Cooling System - Vacuum Refill.
  31. Remove the A/C hoses from the vehicle, and install caps onto the A/C ports.
  32. Bleed all the four calipers. See Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush (Maintenance).
  33. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  34. Install the 2nd row seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  35. Remove the lift arms from below the vehicle.