Tesla Model S: Sensor - Impact - B Pillar (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) 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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Use Toolbox to prep
Pull Onto Flatbed Truck From Front
(Using Tow Eye)
NOTE: If Model S has no low voltage power, you need an
external low voltage power supply to open the hood or
use the touchscreen. See If Vehicle Has No Power.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the chassis, frame, or
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