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Front Brake Rotors - Calipers And Pads - Front Brake Caliper Sport - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Place the vehicle on the 2-post lift.

    Tip: Ensure the vehicle is not charging.

  2. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the LH front wheel. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  5. Position an oil drain receiver under the LH front brake hose area.
  6. Release the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the knuckle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    G16602944Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Remove the nut that attaches the LH front brake line to the LH front brake hose.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 12 mm socket
    G16602945Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Remove the nut that attaches the LH front brake hose to body.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16602946Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose to the LH front brake caliper.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 11 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16602947Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front brake caliper to the LH front knuckle, and then remove the front brake caliper.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 3/8 in to 1/2 in adapter
    • External Torx E18
    • Breaker bar
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16602948Courtesy of TESLA, INC.