Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: Camera - Forward Facing (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Infotainment / 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.

  1. Disconnect 12V power.
    • Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to procedure.
    • Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
  2. Remove the rear view mirror (refer to procedure).
  3. 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.

    Camera - Forward Facing (Remove and Replace)

  4. Release the screws (x6) that secure the camera bracket (torque 3.5 Nm).

    Camera - Forward Facing (Remove and Replace)

  5. Move the rear view mirror harness out of the way.
  6. Disconnect the camera harness connector.

    Camera - Forward Facing (Remove and Replace)

  7. 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).

    READ NEXT:

     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.

     Drive Cycle Calibration - Forward Facing Camera

    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

     Target Calibration - Forward Facing Camera

    Special tool required for this procedure: Supplier Part Number Description Tesla

    SEE MORE:

     Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure). Remove the front fascia applique: If the vehicle has the 1st generation front fascia applique, refer to procedure. If the vehicle has the 2nd generation front fascia applique, refer to procedure.

     Tire Pressure Monitoring

    Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the recommended pressures that are printed on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver's door pillar (see Maintaining Tire Pressures). If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the ve

    © 2019-2026 Copyright www.tesms.org