Tesla Model 3: Airbag - Knee - Driver (Remove and Replace)
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 driver knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Driver (Remove and
Install).
- Use a flat head screwdriver to apply pressure along the rear edge of the
airbag assembly, and while doing so, flex the knee airbag cover surround to
release each of the 5 airbag tabs from the cover surround.
- Pivot the airbag up, unhook the 6 tabs at the front of the airbag from
the cover surround, and then remove the airbag from the cover.
Caution: Properly dispose of the airbag.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
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.
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the LH front floormat.
Remove the center console. See
Center Console (Remove and Install)
Raise the center console armrest for access.
Remove the LH and RH center console decor trim. See
Decor Trim - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)
Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic (1096075-00-A)
Remove
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