Tesla Model 3: Brake Pedal - Install
Install
- If a new brake pedal assembly is to be installed,
install a new brake switch clip into the assembly.
- Install the brake pedal assembly onto the studs (x4)
of the body.
- Install new nuts (x4) to attach the brake pedal
assembly to the vehicle.
Torque 16.5 Nm
- Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness
to the brake pedal assembly.
- Install the brake clevis pin that attaches the brake
pedal to the electromechanical brake booster.
- Install the brake clevis pin cotter pin.
- Install the brake light switch. See Switch - Brake
Light (Remove and Replace).
Note: Confirm that the brake pedal is in the
home position: Push the new brake pedal switch
into the clip until it stops, and then twist the
brake switch clockwise 45 degrees to set the
brake switch in position. Do not push the brake
pedal switch too hard as to move the brake
pedal.
- Connect the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal
electrical connectors.
- Install the LH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell -
LH (Remove and Replace)
- Install the driver knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee -
Driver (Remove and Install).
- Install the driver footwell cover. See Cover -
Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood
Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat
Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Click on "Actions" and type "Brake Switch" into the
search field.
- Click the play button next to
"TEST_BRAKE-DI_X_STIFFNESS-TEST-PRESSURE-UNBURNISHED-AND-DI-BRAKE-SWITCH",
and then select Run.
- If the test fails, refer to Toolbox article
#52544 for additional information.
- If the test passes, disconnect the laptop from
the vehicle.
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Remove
Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center C
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Resistance meter, microohm, Hioki RM 3548 (1076927-00-A)
Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 0 (1000V)
Remove
Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the center console, if
needed.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the driver floor