Tesla Model 3: Brake Lines - 4 Tube Bundle - ABS to Wheels - Install
Install
- Remove the oil drain.
- Separate the front LH and front RH brake lines from the new bundle.
- Install the RH front brake line into the vehicle. Note: Move the RH front brake line in through the subframe from the RH side, then to the LH side, and then backward.
- Insert the brake line into the brake hose at the
jounce hose bracket, and then use a crowfoot extension
to install the brake line tube nut into the brake hose.
Torque 23 Nm - Install the LH front brake line into the vehicle. Note: Move the LH front brake line in through the LH wheel well, then to the RH side, and then backward.
- Insert the brake line into the brake hose at the
jounce hose bracket, and then use a crowfoot extension
to install the brake line tube nut into the brake hose.
Torque 23 Nm
- Install the front junction block and lines into the vehicle. Note: Move the lines in through the LH wheel well, then to the RH side, and then backward.
- Install the front junction block to the body, and
then install the nut that attaches the junction block to
the body.
Torque 7 Nm
- Insert the LH sill brake lines into the front
junction block, and then use a crowfoot extension to
install the brake line tube nuts into the junction
block.
Torque 23 Nm
- Fasten the clips that attach the thermal beam hose to the body.
- Fasten the clips that attach the brake lines to the front body.
- Insert the brake lines into the ABS unit, and then
use a crowfoot extension to install the brake line tube
nuts into the ABS unit.
Torque 16 Nm
- Move the LH front electrical harness back to the LH
front shock tower, and then install the new bolts (x3)
to attach the electrical harness ground straps to the
shock tower.
Torque 8 Nm
- Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the LH front electrical harness to the LH front frame rail.
- Connect the electrical harness to the ABS unit connector.
- Install the 12V auxiliary battery. See Battery - 12V (Remove and Replace).
- Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the LH frame rail.
- Install the front HV battery skid plate. See Skid Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Install LH and RH front wheel arch liners. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Bleed the braking system. See Brake Fluid Bleed / Flush.
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Brake Lines - LH Sill (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Flare nut crowfoot set (1079041-00-A)
Brake Lines - Master Cylinder to ABS - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Flare nut crowfoot set (1079041-00-A)
Remove
SEE MORE:
Service Intervals
Your vehicle should generally be serviced on
an as-needed basis. However, Tesla
recommends the following maintenance items
and intervals, as applicable to your vehicle, to
ensure continued reliability and efficiency of
your Model 3.
Brake fluid health check every 2 years
(replace if neces
Actuator - 5-Way Valve (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Wrench, Diverter Valve, Model 3 (1447556-00-A)
Remove
Remove the superbottle. See Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the 5-way valve actuator to the 5-way
valve cover.
Remove
