Tesla Model 3: Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Remove
Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
- Remove the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel (Remove
and Install).
- Use Toolbox to place the vehicle into EPB Service
Mode. See Release Parking Brake Using Toolbox.
- Using a flat head screwdriver, compress the brake
piston by carefully pushing the caliper away from the
brake rotor.
- Remove the rubber cap that covers the upper LH rear
caliper to caliper bracket bolt.
- Remove the upper bolt that attaches the LH rear
brake caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
- Remove the lower bolt that attaches the LH rear
brake caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
- Use a brake caliper S-hook to hang the LH rear
caliper on the body.
- Remove the brake pad from the LH rear brake caliper.
- Remove the brake pad from the LH rear brake caliper
bracket.
- Brush the LH rear brake caliper and LH rear brake
caliper bracket anti rattle springs with soapy water.
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Install
Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Caliper Spreader, Model 3 (1134786-00-A)
Remove
Raise the vehicle and remove the front LH wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH fron
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Caliper Spreader, Model 3 (1134786-00-A)
Remove
Raise the vehicle and remove the LH rear wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Use Toolbox to place the vehicle into EPB Serv
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Install
Lay the HV battery penthouse harness down inside of the penthouse.
Note: The large fast charge contactor connector goes on the LH side
near the LH passthrough to the HV battery.
Install the LH passthrough onto the posts at the LH penthouse floor, and
then press the passthrough down t
Remove
Open all doors and lower all windows
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat fully rearward.
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Open the armrest.
Remove