15/12/2023 07:14:10

Pedal Assembly (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 33251012 0.48 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.

  • 2023-12-15 - Removed brake stiffness routine.

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 front passenger knee airbag as an assembly from the instrument panel, but do not separate the airbag from the cover. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the driver floor jumper air duct.
  9. Remove the cotter clip from the clevis pin on the pedal assembly, and remove the clevis pin from the brake pedal assembly.
  10. 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..
  11. Disconnect the LH body harness electrical connector from the brake switch.
  12. Release the clip that attaches the LH body harness to the pedal assembly.
  13. Remove the brake switch from the pedal assembly.
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    Note
    Rotate 45 degrees clockwise to release.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Replace the brake switch if it is damaged during removal.
  14. Release the front carpet from the pedal assembly, and then fold it down.
  15. Remove and discard the nuts (x5) that attach the pedal assembly to the vehicle.
    16.5 Nm (12.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Discard the nuts after removal.
  16. Remove the pedal assembly from the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Rotate on edge to clear the link to the brake booster.

Install

  1. Install the pedal assembly to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Rotate on edge to seat the pedal assembly around the link to the brake booster.
  2. Using new nyloc nuts (x5), attach the pedal assembly to the vehicle.
    16.5 Nm (12.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The brake booster may need to be pulled inward to seat the studs.
  3. Fasten the clip that attaches the front carpet to the pedal assembly, and then fold the carpet down.
  4. Install the brake switch to the pedal assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Rotate 45 degrees counter-clockwise to secure.
  5. Fasten the clip that attaches the LH body harness to the pedal assembly.
  6. Connect the LH body harness electrical connector to the brake switch.
  7. 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.
  8. Align brake pedal to the brake booster rod, and then install the clevis pin and clip to the brake pedal assembly.
  9. Install the driver floor jumper air duct.
  10. Install the LH knee air bag. See Knee Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the LH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  12. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  13. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  14. Restore the driver seat back to its original position.
  15. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.