Tesla Model S: Actuator - Pedestrian Protection - LH (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.
Note: This procedure does not currently apply to North
American vehicles.
Removal
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
- Remove the front wheel (refer to procedure).
- Loosen the rear portion of the front wheel arch liner to access
the actuator harness.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the
entire front wheel arch liner.
- Disconnect the actuator harness.
- Remove the fir tree clip that secures the actuator harness.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Lift the cowl screen to access the actuator.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the cowl
screen.
- Release the bolts (x2) that secure the actuator to the shock
tower (torque 11 Nm).
- Remove the actuator by lifting it up and guiding the harness
through the hole near the shock tower.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
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Caution: Before beginning this procedure, prepare a protected
surface to set instrument cluster on when it is removed, such as
placing a fender cover, towel, or other soft material onto a
Backup
Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle.
Select Panels > Gateway and Center Display > MCU
Cloner.
Click MCU Backup to backup the MCU files.
If the
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Removal
Remove door trim (refer to procedure)
Release clips (x3) securing flap seal end to door.
Note: Components have been removed in this
graphic to aid clarity.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Carefully release remai
During charging, the charge port light pulses green, and
the touchscreen displays real-time charging status. The
frequency at which the green charge port light pulses
slows down as the charge level approaches full. When
charging is complete, the light stops pulsing and is solid
green.
NOTE: If