Tesla Model 3: Airbag - Knee - Driver (Remove and Install)
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 the driver footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove
and Replace).
- Remove the T20 bolts (x2) that attach the driver knee airbag to the
vehicle.
Torque 2 Nm
- Remove and discard the bolts (x4) that attach the driver knee airbag to
the instrument panel.
Torque 8 Nm or
Torque 8 Nm
- Release the clip that attaches the driver knee airbag electrical harness
to the lower instrument panel.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the driver knee airbag, and
then remove the airbag from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Note: Install new Torx External E10 bolts (x4) on the driver knee
air bag. Do not use Torx T30 bolts (pictured).
Caution: Replace all patchbolts.
Make sure that the clips on the rear edge of the driver knee airbag
cover engage the IP carrier.
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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.
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Disco
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
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Remove
Note: Although the LH side is described, the procedure is the same
for the RH side.
Move the front LH front seat fully rearward.
Remove the front LH floormat from the vehicle.
Release the clips and tabs that attach the center console side panel
carpet to the center console, and
Remove
Remove the rear fascia. See
Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the rear
Bluetooth passive entry module.
Remove the bolt and release the clip that attach the Bluetooth passive
entry module to the body, and remove the mod