Brake Lines - HCU to Side Sill (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 33035502 1.50 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.
Remove
- Open the LH rear door and lower the LH rear window.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove all wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the LH front repeater
electrical connectors (x2).
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Release the clip that attaches the LH
repeater electrical harness to the body.
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Disconnect the ground junction
connector G500.
NoteRelease the red locking tab. Press the black tab and rotate the lever to release it.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the
junction ground terminal to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Put shop towels underneath the brake
lines to catch any brake fluid that may leak.
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Disconnect the brake fluid level
sensor electrical connector.
NotePull the red tab to disengage the lock, and then pull again to release the electrical connector. Do not push down on the red tab.
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Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the
4-tube bundle brake lines to the HCU.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
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Remove the nut that attaches the front
flexible master cylinder brake line to the HCU.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
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Put shop towels underneath the sill
brake line junction to catch any brake fluid lost.
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Release the nuts (x2) that attach the
side sill-to-HCU brake bundle to the side sill brake bundle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm combination wrench
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Release the clips (x2) that attach the
side sill-to-HCU brake bundle to the HCU bracket.
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Remove the side sill-to-HCU brake
bundle from the vehicle.
NoteFeed the brake lines upward from the wheel house, rotate the bundle to clear the HCU, and then remove it from the frunk.
Install
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Position the side sill-to-HCU brake
lines bundle to the vehicle.
NoteFeed the brake lines upward from the wheel house, then rotate the bundle to clear the HCU and remove from the frunk area.
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Install the nuts (x2) that attach the
side sill-to-HCU brake bundle to the side sill brake bundle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm combination wrench
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Secure the clips (x2) that attach the
side sill-to-HCU brake bundle to the HCU bracket.
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Remove the shop towels from underneath
the sill brake line junction.
NoteClean up any residual brake fluid in the area.
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Install the nut that attaches the
front flexible master cylinder brake line to the HCU.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
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Remove the remaining protective tape,
and then install the nuts (x4) that attach the 4-tube bundle brake lines to the
HCU.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
NoteClean the brake lines with brake cleaner before mating, as needed. -
Connect the brake fluid level sensor
electrical connector.
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Remove the shop towels from underneath
the brake lines.
NoteClean up any residual fluid lost.
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Install the bolt that attaches the
junction ground terminal to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Connect the ground junction connector
G500.
NoteSecure the red locking tab.
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Fasten the LH repeater electrical
harness to the body.
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Connect the LH front repeater
electrical connectors (x2).
NoteSupport the repeater from the exterior to prevent damage to the retaining clips.
- Install the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Bleed the brakes. See Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush (Remove and Replace).
- Install all wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
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Calibrate the rear doors.
NoteIf the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors
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Perform a road test and ensure proper
brake pedal feel and performance.
NoteAdd correction code (00040100) to account for time