08/09/2022 16:26:28

Pipe Assembly - Front - Brake (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 33030012 2.88 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.

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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Open the LH rear door and lower the LH rear window.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  3. Remove all wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  4. Open the hood.
  5. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  6. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  7. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the LH underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  12. Remove the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  15. Remove the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
  16. Clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir, and then remove the brake reservoir cap.
  17. Remove the brake fluid from the brake reservoir.
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    Note
    Use special tool 1541474-00-B - measure & fill kit.
  18. Install the brake reservoir cap.
  19. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the remote brake fluid reservoir to the LH FST cap.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
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    Note
    Rotate the reservoir with bracket out of the LH FST cap.
  20. Release the locking tab, and then disconnect the remote reservoir coupling hose from the brake reservoir.
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    Note
    Hold the hose upwards to avoid spilling brake fluid.
  21. Disconnect the brake booster ECU electrical connector.
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    Note
    Release the red locking tab, and then press the black tab and rotate the lever to release the electrical connector.
  22. Disconnect the DTS position sensor from the brake booster assembly.
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    Note
    Release the red locking tab.
  23. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
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    Note
    Pull the red tab to disengage the lock, and then pull again to release the electrical connector. Do not push down on the red tab.
  24. Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  25. Disconnect the LH front repeater electrical connectors (x2).
  26. Release the clip that attaches the LH repeater electrical harness to the body.
  27. Disconnect the ground junction connector G500.
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    Note
    Release the red locking tab. Press the black tab and rotate the lever to release it.
  28. Remove the bolt that attaches the junction ground terminal to the body.
    15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  29. Disconnect the hydraulic control unit electrical connector.
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    Note
    Release the red locking tab, and then rotate the lever upwards to remove it.
  30. Pull the HCU ECU harness and connector through the body into the wheelwell.
  31. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the HCU bracket.
    8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  32. Put shop towels underneath the brake lines to catch any brake fluid that may leak.
  33. Remove the flexible brake lines (x2) from the master cylinder.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
  34. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the 4-tube bundle brake lines to the HCU.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
  35. Release the brake line retainers (x2) from the underside of the HCU bundle.
  36. Release the brake lines from the LH side of the HCU bundle.
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    Note
    Retainers (x2).
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    Note
    Support and shift the HCU with one hand while using the side access hole to release the lines.
  37. Remove the HCU, bracket, and MCYL to HCU brake lines from vehicle as an assembly.
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    Note
    Rotate and lift assembly up along the brake booster while shifting 4-tube brake lines aside.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to bend the brake lines.
  38. Disengage the clips (x2) that attach the frunk harness to the body.
  39. Place absorbent material such as a shop towel underneath the front brake pipe junction block to catch any brake fluid lost.
  40. Loosen the nuts (x2) at the rear end of the LH and RH front brake pipes.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
  41. Remove the nut that attaches the front junction block to the body.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
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    Note
    Use a pick up tool to avoid dropping the nut.
  42. Loosen the nuts (x2) at the rear end of the LH and RH front brake pipes.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
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    Note
    Release the brake pipes from the junction block at a later step.
  43. Remove the front brake pipe assembly:
    1. Release the junction block from the body studs (x2).
    2. Release the LH and RH pipes from the junction block.
    3. Route the junction block around the steering column.

Install

  1. Position the front brake pipe assembly:
    1. Route the junction block around the steering column.
    2. Secure the LH and RH pipes onto the junction block.
    3. Secure the junction block onto the body studs (x2).
  2. Hand-tighten the nuts (x2) that attach the rear end of the LH and RH front brake pipes.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
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    Note
    Clean the brake lines with brake cleaner before mating as needed.
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    Note
    Torque the nuts at a later step.
  3. Install the nut that attaches the front junction block to the body.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
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    Note
    Use a pick up tool to avoid dropping the nut.
  4. Tighten the nuts (x2) at the rear end of the LH and RH front brake pipes.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
  5. Remove the absorbent material from underneath the front brake pipe junction block.
  6. Engage the clips (x2) that attach the frunk harness to the body.
  7. Install the HCU, bracket, and MCYL to HCU brake lines to the vehicle as an assembly.
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    Note
    Rotate and lower the assembly down along the brake booster while shifting the 4-tube brake lines over.
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    Note
    Take care not to bend the brake lines.
  8. Secure the brake lines to the LH side of the HCU bundle.
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    Note
    Retainers (x2).
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    Note
    Support and shift the HCU with one hand while using side access hole to secure the brake lines.
  9. Secure the brake lines to the underside of the HCU bundle.
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    Note
    Retainers (x2)
  10. Push the HCU ECU harness and connector through the body into the frunk area.
  11. Connect the HCU electrical connector.
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    Note
    Seat the connector, then rotate the lever downward, and then secure the locking tab.
  12. Remove the remaining protective tape, and then install the 4-tube bundle brake lines to the HCU.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
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    Note
    Nuts (x4).
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    Note
    Clean the brake lines with brake cleaner before mating, as needed.
  13. Install the flexible brake lines (x2) to the master cylinder.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
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    Note
    Clean the brake lines with brake cleaner before installation.
  14. Remove the shop towels from underneath the brake lines.
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    Note
    Clean up any residual fluid lost.
  15. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the HCU bracket.
    8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
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    Note
    Start to fasten bolts by hand to prevent cross-threading.
  16. Install the bolt that attaches the junction ground terminal to the body.
    15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  17. Connect the ground junction connector G500.
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    Note
    Secure the red locking tab.
  18. Fasten the LH repeater electrical harness to the body.
  19. Connect the LH front repeater electrical connectors (x2).
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    Note
    Support the repeater from the exterior to prevent damage to the retaining clips.
  20. Install the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  21. Connect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
  22. Connect the DTS position sensor to the brake booster assembly.
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    Note
    Secure the red locking tab.
  23. Connect the brake booster ECU electrical connector.
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    Note
    Align the electrical connector, and then rotate the lever to fully seat.
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    Note
    Secure the red locking tab.
  24. Install the remote brake fluid reservoir.
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    Coupling (x1).
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    Secure the locking tab.
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    Note
    Hold the hose upwards to avoid spilling brake fluid.
  25. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the remote brake fluid reservoir to the LH FST cap.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
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    Note
    Rotate the reservoir with bracket onto the LH FST cap.
  26. Install the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
  27. Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  28. Install the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace).
  29. Install the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
  30. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
  31. Install the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
  32. Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
  33. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  34. Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  35. Clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir, and then remove the brake reservoir cap.
  36. Remove the brake fluid from the brake reservoir.
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    Note
    Use special tool 1541474-00-B - measure & fill kit.
  37. Bleed the brakes. See Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush (Remove and Replace).
  38. Bleed the brakes. See Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush (Remove and Replace).
  39. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  40. Close the hood.
  41. Install all wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  42. Calibrate the rear doors.
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    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors
  43. Perform a road test and ensure proper brake pedal feel and performance.
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    Note
    Add correction code (00040100) to account for time