Tesla Model 3: Cover - 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.
- 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.
Install
- Install the driver knee airbag into the cover.
Note: Push the tabs into the cover from the side facing the
bulkhead, and then push down the remaining tabs into the cover until fully
seated
- Pivot the airbag into the cover until the 5 tabs at the rear of the
airbag lock into place
- Install the driver knee airbag assembly.
READ NEXT:
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove the T20 bolt
Install
Install the passenger knee airbag into the airbag cover by installing
the rear tabs first, and then press down against the airbag while pushing
upwards on the edge of the cover.
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the touchscreen. See
Touchscreen (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the center display housing to the
touchscreen, and then slide the center display housing from the touchscreen.
Torque 3 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of rem
If the front camber and caster are within specification and do not
require adjustment, adjust the front toe. See
Adjust Front Toe.
Remove the cowl screen panel. See
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
Mark the location of the LH FUCA mount bolts by drawing a circle around
each.
Note