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:
FCC and IC Certification
The devices listed above comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry
Canada's licenseexempt
RSS Standard(s) and EU Directive 2014/53/EU.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference; and
This
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhoo