Tesla Model 3: Forward Facing (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the mirror front cover to the windshield
bracket, and then separate the cover from the bracket.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the occupant camera, and then
remove the front camera cover from the vehicle.
- Remove the screws that attach the glare shield, and then remove the
glare shield from the vehicle.
Torque 1 Nm
- Remove the screws that attach the mount plate, and then remove the mount
plate from the vehicle.
Torque 1 Nm
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the forward facing camera
connectors.
- Remove the forward facing camera from the vehicle.
Tip: Rotate the electrical connectors to the side to allow better grip of the
forward facing camera.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Camera Calibration Target (1053066-00-A)
Wrench, 2.5mm, Thin (1448868-00-A)
Note: This procedure describes how to calibrate the forward
facing cameras. It does not apply to the rear f
Camera - Occupant (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the upper quad camera cover, disconnect
Camera - Rear Facing (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the trunk trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the trunk exterior release switch. See Switch - Exterior Release
- Tr
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Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
that exceeds deployment thresholds. These
thresholds are designed to predict the severity
of a crash in time for the airbags to help
protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags
inflate instantly with considerable force
accompanied by a loud noise.