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.
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Removal
Open vehicle door, ensuring good access.
Carefully release clip (x1) securing top of flap seal to door.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid clarity.
Caution:
Removal
If the vehicle is equipped with 1st generation front fascia
applique, remove front fascia applique (refer to procedure) .
Remove ankle catcher foam, if equipped.
Disconnect motorized vent harness connector.