Tesla Model 3: Master Cylinder and Reservoir Assembly - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Flare nut crowfoot set (1079041-00-A)
Remove
Caution: Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty of water standing by to wash spilled brake fluid off painted surfaces.Note: Dispose of used brake fluid in a manner consistent with local environmental codes.
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove all 4 wheels. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
- 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).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit carpet. See Carpet - Underhood Storage (Remove and Install).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake fluid reservoir.
- Place absorbent towels under the brake fluid reservoir.
- Clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir, and then remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Use a brake fluid syringe to remove the brake fluid from the reservoir.
- Install the brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Loosen the nuts that attach the brake lines to the booster, and then slide the nuts back on the brake lines.
- Remove the nuts that attach the master cylinder to the brake booster.
- Remove the master cylinder and reservoir assembly
from the vehicle.
Note: Make sure the master cylinder o-ring is
also removed.
READ NEXT:
Master Cylinder and Reservoir
Assembly - Install
Install
Position the reservoir and master cylinder
in the vehicle
SEE MORE:
SIM Card - Car Computer (Remove and Replace)
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components.
Remove
Remove
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
To use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must
be driving at least 18 mph (30 km/h), unless a
vehicle is detected ahead of you. If a vehicle is
detected ahead of you, you can use Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control at any speed, even when
stationary, provided Model 3 is at least 5 feet
(150 cm) behin
