Tesla Model 3: Master Cylinder and Reservoir
Assembly - Install
Install
Position the reservoir and master cylinder
in the vehicle
Align the brake booster rod with the master
cylinder port
- Position the master cylinder and reservoir assembly
in the vehicle.
Caution:
Handle the electromechanical brake booster only
by the main housing. Do not use the pushrod, the
reservoir, or the connectors to lift or
manipulate the electromechanical brake booster.
Caution:
When positioning the brake master cylinder
against the brake booster, make sure the booster
rod goes into the master cylinder.
- Install the nuts that attach the master cylinder to
the brake booster.
Torque 20 Nm
- Remove the brake line plugs from the brake master
cylinder.
- Install the nuts that attach the brake lines to the
master cylinder.
Torque 16 Nm
- Remove the absorbent towels from under the brake
fluid reservoir.
- Connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid
reservoir.
- Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl
Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover
- Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood
Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Install the underhood storage unit carpet. See
Carpet - Underhood Storage (Remove and Install).
- Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch
(Remove and Replace).
- Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin
Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
- Bleed the braking system. See Brake Fluid Bleed /
Flush.
- 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).
- Install all 4 wheels. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
- Perform a test drive.
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat
Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear u
SEE MORE:
To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the
body, you can occasionally treat the paint
surfaces with an approved polish containing:
Very mild abrasive to remove surface
contamination without removing or
damaging the paint.
Filling compounds that fill scratches and
reduce their visibilit
Remove
Remove the cooling fan module. See Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and
Install).
Release the clips that attach the active grille shutter to the cooling
fan module, and then remove the active grille shutter from the module.
Remove the screws that attach the radiator to the con