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Sensor - T-Bar Accelerometer - LH - Remove And Replace: Removal

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the front underhood apron See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the HEPA filter inlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Inlet (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Remove the HEPA filter outlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Outlet (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Turn off the vehicle power from the touchscreen.
  8. Disconnect the First Responder Loop and 12V battery negative terminal.
  9. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install) .
  10. Remove the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install) .
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH t-bar accelerometer sensor.
    G14979937Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH t-bar accelerometer sensor to the vehicle (torque 3.6 N.m), and then remove the sensor.
    G14979938Courtesy of TESLA, INC.