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 sill rear trunk trim. See
Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the 2nd row LH seat back assembly. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the 2nd row RH seat back assembly. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Install).
Release the tr
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Lift the HV cap straight up from over the DC input connector on the LH
side of the penthouse, and then remove the HV cap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse