Warning: Be sure to comply with all local traffic safety laws and
only perform maneuvers in a suitable location where such activity is legal, with
little to no traffic
Procedure
On the touchscreen, touch Controls→
Driving → Regenerative Braking
→ Low.
Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 mph - 55 mph (80 kph - 90 km/h) on
a straight road.
Apply moderate, consistent pressure to the brake pedal to slowly
deaccelerate the vehicle, releasing at 10 mph (15 km/h).
Repeat this procedure 6 times, waiting at least 30 seconds between
applications.
Return the regenerative braking to the previous state, if necessary,
Remove
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the brake pad retaining pins that attach the anti-rattle spring
from the LH front brake caliper.
Remove the front
If Model 3 does not detect an authenticated
phone, key fob, or key card and a locked door
or trunk is opened, an alarm sounds and the
headlights and turn signals flash. To deactivate
the alarm, press any button on the mobile app
or tap your key card or key fob against the
card reader located j
Remove
Remove the front aero shield. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts and clips that attach the skid plate to the battery,
and then remove the plate from the battery.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.