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:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
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: Servicing must only be performed by personnel
familiar with both vehicle systems and the charging and testing
equipment. Always read and understand the HVAC machine operator's
manual before operating the HVAC machine.
Warning: R134a and R1234yf are hazardous liquids and, if
Model S is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data to better
understand how the vehicle's systems performed. The
EDR is designed to record