2025-02-26

Accelerator Pedal (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 175510020.24 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2025-02-26: Revised procedure to separately remove accelerator pedal from the pedal assembly.

The accelerator pedal and brake pedal are both part of one assembly. However, the accelerator pedal can be removed and installed separately without removing the full brake pedal assembly.

For instructions on the replacement of the pedal assembly, see Pedal Assembly (Remove and Replace).

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Open the hood.
  3. Move the driver seat fully rearwards.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  5. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  6. Remove the LH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the driver knee airbag as an assembly from the instrument panel. See Knee Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the driver floor jumper air duct.
  9. Disconnect the accelerator pedal electrical connector.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector..
  10. Remove the bolt that attaches the accelerator panel to the pedal assembly.
  11. Remove the accelerator pedal from the pedal assembly.

Install

  1. Remove the accelerator pedal from the new pedal assembly.
  2. Install the new accelerator pedal to the existing pedal assembly.
  3. Install the bolt that attaches the accelerator panel to the pedal assembly (torque 7 Nm).
  4. Connect the accelerator pedal electrical connector.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Push the red locking tab into the connector to engage the locking mechanism. DO NOT push down or pull up on the red locking tab.
  5. Install the driver floor jumper air duct.
  6. Install the LH knee air bag. See Knee Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the LH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  8. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  10. Restore the driver seat back to its original position.
  11. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.