Tesla Model S: Camera - Rear Facing (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the tailgate lower finisher (refer to procedure).
- Pull back the watershield for access to the rear camera
electrical connector.
- Disconnect the rear camera electrical connector.
- Remove the liftgate applique (refer to procedure).
- Remove the screws (x3) that secure the rear applique bracket to
the tailgate (torque 2.4 Nm). Remove the applique bracket.
- Remove the screws (x2) that secure the camera to the applique
bracket (torque 2.4 Nm).
- Release the grommet from the tailgate opening.
- Remove the camera assembly from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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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Part Number
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Removal
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove 4 screws securing speaker to spacer ring (torque 1.8 Nm).
Remove connector from door speaker.
Remove front door spea
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Warning: To
avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing
this operation.
Special tools required for this procedure:
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Part Number
Description
Removal
Power the seat fully upward, away from the floor.
Remove the driver's seat outer side cover (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the seat height motor connector and harness.
Remove the outboard nuts (x3) that secure the seat height motor
to the seat (torque 8 Nm).