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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To manually cancel Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, press
the brake pedal or press the right scroll wheel on the
steering yoke.
To resume cruising, press the right scroll button.
NOTE: When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels,
Model S does not coast. Instead, regenerative braking
slows down Model
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1065399-00-A
Skin Wedge Tool
Removal
If equipped, remove