Tesla Model 3: Brake Caliper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS
Skt, 1/2" Dr, E18 Torx
(1133187-00-A)
Skt, 1/2" Dr, E18 Torx
(1133187-XX-A & -01-A)
Remove
Note: This
procedure is applicable to both
Model 3 base and sport brake
calipers
- Remove the rear
underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove
and Replace).
- Raise and support the
vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the LH front
wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
- Position the oil drain
under the LH front brake
caliper area.

- Remove and discard the
bolt and washers that attach
the LH front brake caliper
hose to the LH front brake
caliper.
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- Remove the bolts that
attach the LH front brake
caliper to the knuckle, and
then remove the caliper from
the vehicle.

Install
- Install new bolts to
attach the LH front brake
caliper to the knuckle.
Torque 94 Nm
- Install a new bolt and 2
new washers to attach the LH
front brake hose to the LH
front brake caliper.
Torque 42 Nm
- Remove the oil drain
from underneath the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Perform the bleed
procedure for the LH front
brake caliper. See
Brake Fluid Bleed - One
Caliper.
- Install the LH front
wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
- Install the rear
underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove
and Replace).
- Perform the brake
burnishing procedure. See
Brake Pads - Burnishing.
- Perform vehicle road
test using a series of ABS-active
stops and make sure proper
brake pedal feel and
performance is achieved.
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Brake Caliper - Rear - LH - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, EPB Release, Handheld (1134520-00-A)
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Badge Removal (1453028-00-A)
Fixture, Front Badge, Model 3 (1134702-00-A)
Remove
Prepare the badge removal tool with approximately 60 centimeters of
monofilament line.
With the hood closed, position the badge removal tool so that the
monofilament line cuts under a corner
Evaporator- Remove
Remove
Remove the HVAC assembly. See
HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace).
Put the HVAC assembly on a working surface. Make sure that the HVAC
assembly is on its side with the HVAC inlet facing up.
Remove the TXV O-ring seals (x2) from the HVAC assembly.
Release the cl