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Tesla Model 3: Airbag - Curtain - LH (Remove and Replace)

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Airbag - Curtain - LH - Remove

Airbag - Curtain - LH (Remove and Replace)

DRAFT

Warning:

This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components.

Remove

  1. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  2. Remove the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install).

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH curtain airbag connector.

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Remove

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the front and center portions of the LH curtain airbag to the body.

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Remove

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the rear portion of the LH curtain airbag to the body.

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Remove

  1. Carefully release the clips (x8) that attach the LH curtain airbag to the side rail, and remove the airbag from the vehicle.

Warning: If any clips are damaged, the airbag must be replaced

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Install

Install

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Install

  1. Install the LH curtain airbag to the side rail, and then carefully fasten the clips (x8) that attach the airbag to the side rail.

Warning: If any clips are damaged, the airbag must be replaced.

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Install

  1. Install and hand-tighten the bolts that attach the rear portion of the LH curtain airbag to the body.

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Install

  1. Install and hand-tighten the bolts that attach the front and center portions of the LH curtain airbag to the body.
  2. Torque the bolts that attach the LH curtain airbag to the body. Torque 9 Nm

Airbag - Curtain - LH - Install

  1. Connect the electrical harness to the LH curtain airbag connector.
  2. Install the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install).
  3. Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).

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