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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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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Removal
Remove the 2nd row center console assembly, if installed (refer
to procedure).
Gently lift up the LH side of the 2nd row seat bottom cushion to
expose the grommet tower.
Caution: Do not remove the cushion by forcefully
pulling up on it. Th
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Release the fitting from the valve block (torque 3.5 Nm).
Caution: Plug the line connection to prevent
ingress of moisture or dirt.