Tesla Model S: Camera - Forward Facing (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Removal
Caution: Do not touch the camera lens at any point during
this procedure.
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the rear view mirror (refer to procedure).
- Remove the rear cover by pulling down to release the clips (x4).
Caution: Do not damage the headliner when removing the
rear cover.
Caution: Replace any broken clips.
- Release the screws (x6) that secure the camera bracket (torque
3.5 Nm).
- Move the rear view mirror harness out of the way.
- Disconnect the camera harness connector.
- Remove the camera assembly.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution: Do not touch the camera lens at any point during
this procedure.
- Clean the inside surface of the windshield with glass
cleaner and ensure it is fully dry before installing the forward
facing camera.
- Calibrate the forward facing camera (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Remove the tailgate lower finisher (refer to procedure).
Pull back the watershield for access to the rear camera
electrical connector.
Note: If available, calibrate the forward facing camera using
the Camera Calibration Target (refer to procedure).
Note: This procedure describes how to perform a drive cycle
calibration on the
Special tool required for this procedure:
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To initiate Traffic-Aware Cruise Control when no vehicle
is detected ahead of you, you must be driving at least
18 mph (30 km/h), unless certain vehicle and
environmental conditions are met, in which case, you
may be able to initiate it at lower speeds. If a vehicle is detected ahead of
you, yo
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension,
activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Note: Graphics show the LH side. The RH side is similar.
Removal
Position the vehicle in preparation for raising it, but keep the
vehicle