Tesla Model S: Sensor - Impact - Front (Remove and Replace)
Warning: To avoid personal injury, observe all relevant
safety precautions before removing or testing any SRS components.
Removal
- Remove the underhood storage unit:
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Disconnect the front impact sensor connector.
- Loosen the screw that secures the impact sensor to the front
carrier (torque 6 Nm).
Caution: The screw is left-hand threaded / reverse
threaded. However, when the screw is being loosened from the
tip (as opposed to the head), it functions the same as a
normal screw.
- Remove the front impact sensor.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
Removal
Remove sill panel trim (refer to procedure)
Pull up lower portion of the 'C' post lower trim panel by
releasing the trim clips.
Caution: Take care not to damage co
Note: The OCS is not installed in all markets and is
currently only present in North America. This OCS re-zero
calibration procedure is for North America.
OCS Re-Zero Calibration
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Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure Model S is in Park, then
do one of the following:
Touch Controls > Trunk on the touchscreen.
Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.
Press the switch located under the liftgate's exterior
hand
Removal
Remove the active suspension ECU (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH center console closeout extension (refer to
procedure).
Remove the RH footwell cover (refer to procedure).
Place a rag under the HVAC drain hose to catch any remaining
fluid.
Twist the hose