Tesla Model S: Sensor - Impact - B Pillar (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Safety and Restraint / Sensor - Impact - B Pillar (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the B-pillar lower trim (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the impact sensor harness connector.
- Remove the bolt that secures the impact sensor to the B-pillar
(torque 8 Nm).
Caution: The bolt is left-hand threaded / reverse threaded.
- Remove the impact sensor.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
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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
Air pressure below recommendation for tires
Check pressure and refill air as needed
This alert does NOT indicate that there is a flat tire.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has detected that the air pressure in
one or more of your tires is at least
20% lower than the recommended cold tire pressure.
See Maintaining Tire Pressures
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