Camera - Forward Facing - Remove And Replace: Installation

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Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

CAUTION: Do not touch the camera lens at any point during this procedure.

Clean the inside surface of the windshield: Apply windshield cleaner to a microfiber cloth, and then wipe the windshield in circular motion. Allow time for the windshield to fully dry before continuing.
CAUTION: Verify that the windshield has no stains or leftover residue. Otherwise, Autopilot features may be hindered.
1st generation Autopilot (Mono Camera):
Update the vehicle firmware. See Firmware Update .
Adjust the forward facing camera:
- 1st generation Autopilot (Mono Camera): Perform a target calibration, refer to TARGET CALIBRATION - FORWARD FACING CAMERA .
- 2nd generation Autopilot (Triple Camera): Perform camera pitch verification, refer to CAMERA - FORWARD FACING (PITCH VERIFICATION) .