Tesla Model 3: Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Install)

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
- Remove the IP carrier. See IP Carrier (Remove and Replace).
- Apply pressure along the front edge of the airbag assembly, and while
doing so, flex the IP passenger airbag surround to release each of the 6
airbag tabs from the IP carrier surround.

- Pivot the airbag up, unhook the 7 tabs at the rear of the airbag from
the IP carrier surround, and then remove the airbag from the IP carrier.

Install
- Insert the 7 tabs of the rear of the airbag into the matching openings
of the IP carrier surround.
- Pivot the airbag into the IP carrier until the 6 tabs at the front of
the airbag lock into place.
- Install the IP carrier. See IP Carrier (Remove and Replace).
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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 a
Remove
Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel
- Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove
Note:
This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production
model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high-voltage systems and components.
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Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Remove all of the rear parking distance sensors.
Release the tabs that attach the LH and RH rear reflectors to the rear
fascia, and then remove the reflectors from the fascia.
Inside
Outside
Remove the bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the inn
Install
Put the new charge port harness into the vehicle and
feed the harness through the LV electrical harness.
Caution:
Install the charge port harness carefully to
prevent damage to the harness.