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.
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.
- Remove all wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
- 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).
- Remove the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
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Clean the area around the brake fluid
reservoir, and then remove the brake reservoir cap.
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Remove the brake fluid from the brake
reservoir.
NoteUse special tool 1541474-00-B - measure & fill kit.
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Install the brake reservoir cap.
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
remote brake fluid reservoir to the LH FST cap.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NoteRotate the reservoir with bracket out of the LH FST cap. -
Release the locking tab, and then
disconnect the remote reservoir coupling hose from the brake reservoir.
NoteHold the hose upwards to avoid spilling brake fluid.
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Disconnect the brake booster ECU
electrical connector.
NoteRelease the red locking tab, and then press the black tab and rotate the lever to release the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the DTS position sensor
from the brake booster assembly.
NoteRelease the red locking tab.
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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.
- 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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Disconnect the hydraulic control unit
electrical connector.
NoteRelease the red locking tab, and then rotate the lever upwards to remove it.
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Pull the HCU ECU harness and connector
through the body into the wheelwell.
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the
HCU bracket.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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Remove the flexible brake lines (x2)
from the master cylinder.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
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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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Release the brake line retainers (x2)
from the underside of the HCU bundle.
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Release the brake lines from the LH
side of the HCU bundle.
NoteRetainers (x2).NoteSupport and shift the HCU with one hand while using the side access hole to release the lines.
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Remove the HCU, bracket, and MCYL to
HCU brake lines from vehicle as an assembly.
NoteRotate and lift assembly up along the brake booster while shifting 4-tube brake lines aside.CAUTIONTake care not to bend the brake lines.
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Disengage the clips (x2) that attach
the frunk harness to the body.
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Place absorbent material such as a
shop towel underneath the front brake pipe junction block to catch any brake fluid
lost.
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Loosen the nuts (x2) at 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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Remove the nut that attaches the front
junction block to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NoteUse a pick up tool to avoid dropping the nut. -
Loosen the nuts (x2) at 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
NoteRelease the brake pipes from the junction block at a later step. -
Remove the front brake pipe
assembly:
- Release the junction block from the body studs (x2).
- Release the LH and RH pipes from the junction block.
- Route the junction block around the steering column.
Install
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Position the front brake pipe
assembly:
- Route the junction block around the steering column.
- Secure the LH and RH pipes onto the junction block.
- Secure the junction block onto the body studs (x2).
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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
NoteClean the brake lines with brake cleaner before mating as needed.NoteTorque the nuts at a later step. -
Install the nut that attaches the
front junction block to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NoteUse a pick up tool to avoid dropping the nut. -
Tighten the nuts (x2) at 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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Remove the absorbent material from
underneath the front brake pipe junction block.
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Engage the clips (x2) that attach the
frunk harness to the body.
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Install the HCU, bracket, and MCYL to
HCU brake lines to the vehicle as an assembly.
NoteRotate and lower the assembly down along the brake booster while shifting the 4-tube brake lines over.NoteTake care not to bend the brake lines.
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Secure the brake lines to the LH side
of the HCU bundle.
NoteRetainers (x2).NoteSupport and shift the HCU with one hand while using side access hole to secure the brake lines.
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Secure the brake lines to the
underside of the HCU bundle.
NoteRetainers (x2)
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Push the HCU ECU harness and connector
through the body into the frunk area.
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Connect the HCU electrical
connector.
NoteSeat the connector, then rotate the lever downward, and then secure the locking tab.
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Remove the remaining protective tape,
and then install 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
NoteNuts (x4).NoteClean the brake lines with brake cleaner before mating, as needed. -
Install the flexible brake lines (x2)
to the master cylinder.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm ratcheting combination wrench flex head
NoteClean the brake lines with brake cleaner before installation. -
Remove the shop towels from underneath
the brake lines.
NoteClean up any residual fluid lost.
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Install the bolts (x3) that attach the
HCU bracket.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NoteStart to fasten bolts by hand to prevent cross-threading. -
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).
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Connect the brake fluid level sensor
electrical connector.
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Connect the DTS position sensor to the
brake booster assembly.
NoteSecure the red locking tab.
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Connect the brake booster ECU
electrical connector.
NoteAlign the electrical connector, and then rotate the lever to fully seat.NoteSecure the red locking tab.
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Install the remote brake fluid
reservoir.
NoteCoupling (x1).NoteSecure the locking tab.NoteHold the hose upwards to avoid spilling brake fluid.
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the
remote brake fluid reservoir to the LH FST cap.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NoteRotate the reservoir with bracket onto the LH FST cap. - Install the wiper module. See Wiper Module (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 underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install).
- Install the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (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).
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Clean the area around the brake fluid
reservoir, and then remove the brake reservoir cap.
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Remove the brake fluid from the brake
reservoir.
NoteUse special tool 1541474-00-B - measure & fill kit.
- Bleed the brakes. See Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush (Remove and Replace).
- Bleed the brakes. See Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Close the hood.
- Install all wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
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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