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 LH pivot lock (refer to procedure)
Release and remove latch cover from seat back.
Carefully release cover from seat back frame.
Remove bolts (x2) securing latch to seat frame (torque 24 Nm).
R
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the wheel (refer to procedure).
Remove the nut that secures the ride height sensor link and
release it from the upper suspension